San Miguel in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rios-Caledonia Adobe

Photographed By Irving Gerswin Villasenor Atajar, November 28, 2009

1. Rios-Caledonia Adobe Marker

Inscription. This imposing building is an excellent example of California Mexican Era architecture. Using Indian labor, Petronilo Rios built the two-story Adobe about 1846 as his residence and headquarters for sheep and cattle operations. Named "Caledonia" in the 1860's it served as a hotel and stage stop between Los Angeles and San Francisco until 1886. Restoration began in 1968 by the Friends of the Adobes.

Erected 1981 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of the Adobes. (Marker Number 936.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 35° 44.303′ N, 120° 41.988′ W. Marker is in San Miguel, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mission Street and El Camino Real (U.S. 101). Traveling north, take the Mission Street Exit off of Highway 101 and turn into the driveway immediately on the right, just opposite the brick campanario of the mission. Traveling south, take the 10th Street exit then east to Mission Street, then Mission Street, past Mission San Miguel, and

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left into the driveway of the adobe. The driveway is the old Highway 101, follow it for one or two hundred yards to the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 South Mission Street, San Miguel CA 93451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker); San Miguel Cemetery District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fr. Fidelis Wieland, O.F.M (approx. ¼ mile away); Mission San Miguel Arcangel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cross of El Camino Real (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mission Fields (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mission Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Lt. Col. John C. Fremont (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel.

Regarding Rios-Caledonia Adobe. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.936 on January 14, 1981.

Also see . . . Rios-Caledonia Adobe. (Submitted on March 10, 2021, by Vidya Schalk of San Miguel, California.)

Rios-Caledonia Adobe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, November 28, 2009

2. Rios-Caledonia Adobe and Marker

Rios-Caledonia Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, November 28, 2009

3. Rios-Caledonia Adobe

Photographed By James King, March 29, 2015

4. Rios-Caledonia Adobe

Recent repairs to the structure have resulted in a new coat of paint.

Old stage road marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, March 28, 2015

5. Old stage road marker

Old Stage Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 21, 2013

6. Old Stage Road

A nearby sign reads: Formerly old Stage Road. 1915 paved as Highway 101. Used until 1938.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,085 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. 6. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.