Petaluma in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
Photographed by Kristofer Nelson, September 30, 2011
1. Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe Marker
Petaluma Adobe served as the center for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejos 66,000-acre working rancho from 1836-1846. It was once the largest privately owned adobe building in northern California; Vallejo sold the building and surrounding acres in 1857. The Native Sons of the Golden West acquired the adobe in 1910 and the State of California obtained it in 1951.
Erected 2006 by Sonoma Petaluma State Historic Parks Association and the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Petaluma Parlor #222. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 38° 15.36′ N, 122° 34.995′ W. Marker is in Petaluma, California, in Sonoma County. It can be reached from the intersection of Adobe Road and Casa Grande Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma CA 94954, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Wine Country, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Burdell Building (approx. 3 miles away); Petaluma Train Depot (approx. 3.1 miles away); United Methodist Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Bill Soberanes (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cases Horseshoeing (approx. 3.4 miles away); Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (approx. 3½ miles away); Sergeant Richard A. Penry (approx. 3½ miles away); Volpi's Grocery (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petaluma.
More about this marker. The marker is inside the park near the parking lot.
Regarding Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe. This
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2. Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe Monument
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Lachryma Montis - Home of General M.G. Vallejo located in the town of Sonoma.
Also see . . .
1. Rancho Petaluma Adobe. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings website entry (Submitted on May 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park. California State Parks website entry:
Made from adobe brick and Redwood, its design is typical of Hispanic Architecture. The construction of the building is a reflection of the increasing trade in the area. The building began with tree nails and rawhide lashings to hold the beams together and moved to iron nails, hinges, glass windows, and a hand split shingled roof. (Submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
3. The Vallejo Family: A Military History of Early California. Californians and the Military website excerpt:
The Vallejos were one of
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3. John W. Murphy memorial
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4. National Historic Landmark
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5. General Mariano Vallejo
Founded Rancho Petaluma, 1834
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6. Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
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7. Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
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8. Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe Balcony
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9. Petaluma Adobe Courtyard
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10. Inside Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
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11. Inside Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
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12. Mill Stones
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13. Hornos
14. Early Postcard View
"In 1834, long before the discovery of gold, General Vallejo built this adobe in California."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on February 25, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 14. submitted on March 1, 2014. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
