Ferndale in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ferndale Meat Market

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

1. Ferndale Meat Market Marker

Inscription. Ferndale Meat Market was already in operation at the time of the fire of 1875 and was lost in the fire of April 1881. It was rebuilt at its present location and back in operation by mid May of that same year. Joseph Russ’ involvement in the business was for a retail outlet for the meat from his many ranches. The business has passed through many ownerships over the years, but always as a meat market and at this location since May, 1881.

Erected 1997 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1881.

Location. 40° 34.573′ N, 124° 15.844′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It can be reached from Main Street (Route 211), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 376 Main Street, Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Our Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Ferndale Palace Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Mildred Radanovich (within shouting distance of this marker); "Poppa Joe's"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Ivanhoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackburn Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Berding House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Danish Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the lower half of the right hand, inset, door. This is currently the door to the deli. The marker is mounted very low and is easy to miss as you walk by.

Also see . . .
1. National Register of Historic Places in Humboldt County. This building is part of NRHP #93001461, Ferndale Main Street Historic District. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

2. Main Street - Ferndale, California. Field Trips by Ellen Beltx website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Ferndale Meat Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

2. Ferndale Meat Market

The marker is at the bottom of the inset door to the right of NSGW Grand Trustee Carey Pearce.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.