Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cooper-Molera Adobe
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Cooper-Molera Adobe Marker
Behind these adobe walls, you will meet the John Rogers Cooper Family, who witnessed the changes in Monterey from its days as a capitol of Mexican California through statehood in 1850. Captain Cooper was from New England, immigrated to California and married into a Mexican family. As a ship captain Cooper traveled extensively trading in hides, tallow, general merchandise and sea otter pelts.This property belongs to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a National Trust Historic Site. In the 1980s, California State Parks restored the building and now operate the 2 ½ acre complex. Learn more by taking a guided tour, viewing the displays in the visitor center and by visiting the Cooper Museum Store.
(Seals of the City of Monterey, National Trust for Historic Preservation and California State Parks.)
Erected by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 36° 35.843′ N, 121° 53.684′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jules Simoneau Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Simoneau’s Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Newspaper in California (about 300 feet away); The Stevenson House (about 400 feet away); Robert Louis Stevenson House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Stevenson House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . . Cooper-Molera Adobe - Monterey County Historical Society. Located in Monterey, California, the Cooper-Molera Adobe depicts mid-1800s life in California through a three-acre complex of main house and farm buildings, with living history demonstrations, farm animals and historic gardens. (Submitted on February 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
2. Cooper-Molera Adobe Marker
The marker is behind the small bush.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
3. Cooper-Molera Adobe
Stevenson House * Up Munras and left
Cast Amesti * Across Street on Polk
Cell Phone Tour (831) 998-9458 enter 408
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
4. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
5. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
6. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
7. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
8. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
9. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
10. Cooper-Molera Adobe Complex
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
11. Cooper-Molera Complex Courtyard
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
12. Cooper-Molera Complex Barns
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 11, 12. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
