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

Our Centennial

1852 August 25, 1952

By James King, February 8, 2014

1. Our Centennial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In this approximate area the seed of settlement to become Ferndale was planted by Seth Lewis Shaw.

Ferndale’s Original Residents
S.L. Shaw S.W. Shaw Uri Williams Tom Dix H.S. Waterman Cutler Hatch Joseph Russ Wm. Shipton Geo. Hill Slaughter Robinson Seth Kinman Willard Allen

Erected 1952.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 34.578′ N, 124° 15.859′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (California Route 211) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ferndale Palace Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Ferndale Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); "Poppa Joe's" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Ivanhoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackburn Law Office

Our Centennial Monument image. Click for full size.

By James King, February 8, 2014

2. Our Centennial Monument

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Victorian Inn" (about 300 feet away); "The Danish Hall" (about 300 feet away); Danish Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

Also see . . .
1. The Victorian Village of Ferndale. Nestled between the two redwood forests in a thriving dairy community, you may discover Northern California's best-kept secret, The Victorian Village of Ferndale. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

2. The Ferndale Museum Main Street Walk. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
3. National Register of Historic Places in Humboldt County. The Victorian downtown of Ferndale is registered as NRHP #93001461, Ferndale Main Street Historic District. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

In Remembrance image. Click for full size.

By James King, February 8, 2014

3. In Remembrance

Frank N. Rasmussen
Frank G. Williams
Dedicated may 30, 1953
City of Ferndale

In Recognition of Viola Russ McBride image. Click for full size.

By James King, February 8, 2014

4. In Recognition of Viola Russ McBride

Whose vision inspired the preservation of the Victorian Village of Ferndale.

This plaque is to the left of the Centennial marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.