Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jack London
January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
1. Jack London Marker
Oakland’s famed native son was the noted author of “The Call of the Wild”, “The Sea Wolf” and “South Sea Tales”. He was at various times a sailor, Alaskan gold miner, salmon fisher and longshoreman.
For a time he was politically involved in making socialist speeches and served as a war correspondent at different periods in the Far East and Mexico.
Erected 1977 by E Clampus Vitus, Joaquin Murrieta Chapter No. 13.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 37° 47.631′ N, 122° 16.489′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Produce and Waterfront. Marker is on Water Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland CA 94607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack London’s Cabin (here, next to this marker); Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Jack London Square Development (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Railroad History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pony Express Ferry “Oakland”
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More about this marker. This marker is located in Jack London Square. Jack London Square is closed to vehicular traffic.
Also see . . .
1. Who was Jack London - Wordsworth. Wordsworth website entry:
Jack’s extensive life experiences included: being a laborer, factory worker, oyster pirate on the San Francisco Bay, member of the California Fish Patrol, sailor, able-bodied seaman, railroad hobo, and gold prospector (in the Klondike from 1897-1898). In his teens, he joined Coxey’s Army in its famous march on Washington, D.C., and was later arrested for vagrancy in Erie County, New York. As a journalist, Jack covered the Russo-Japanese War for the Hearst newspapers in 1904, and in 1914, he covered the Mexican Revolution for Collier’s. (Submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Jack London. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, 1903
2. Jack London
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
3. Jack London Marker
Jack London's Cabin in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
