Near Lemoore in Kings County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006

1. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos Marker

Inscription. This restored adobe, second oldest in San Joaquin Valley, built by Daniel Rhoades, who came to California in 1846 by overland caravan. Rhoades and his brother, John, among organizers of the first expedition to rescue the Donner party at Donner Lake. Adobe built in 1856, has had continued occupancy since.

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission; and Kings County Centennials Committee. (Marker Number 206.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 36° 19.663′ N, 119° 48.525′ W. Marker is near Lemoore, California, in Kings County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 41 and Lacy Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 41. Located on private property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19666 Lacey Blvd, Lemoore CA 93245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Central Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kings County’s First Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Mussel Slough Tragedy (approx. 7 miles away); Kings County Courthouse

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(approx. 9 miles away); Kings County Jail (approx. 9 miles away); Carnegie Museum (approx. 9.1 miles away); Kingston (approx. 9.2 miles away).

Regarding El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos. This is a private residence. Please respect the owner's privacy.

This is California Historical Landmark No. 206.

The spelling of Rhoades is also found as Rhoades and Rhoads

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for Daniel Rhoads. (Submitted on September 6, 2008.)
2. Wikisource entry for Statement of Daniel Rhoads – Bancroft Library 1873. A very interesting personal account of his Donner Party rescue experience. (Submitted on September 6, 2008.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006

2. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos Marker

El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006

3. El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos

Front of the Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006

4. Front of the Adobe

Back of the Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 15, 2006

5. Back of the Adobe

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,724 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.