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

Sonoma Valley Women’s Club

Photographed By James King, November 13, 2014

1. Sonoma Valley Women’s Club Marker

Inscription. Sonoma Valley Women’s Club was founded September 21, 1901 by eleven local women led by Martha Stearns.
In 1911 the lot at 574-First Street East was purchased by S.V.W.C. from Katherine Poppe on which their club house was to be built. Funds for the new clubhouse were raised with the assistance of Sonoma Parlor No. 111, Native Sons of the Golden West. The first meeting was held in the new club house on September 15, 1916.

Erected 2001 by Native Sons of the Golden West, William E. Hargis, Grand President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1884.

Location. 38° 17.429′ N, 122° 27.412′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is on 1st Street East, on the left when traveling south. This location is south of the Sonoma Plaza park and three doors from Patten Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 574 1st Street East, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nash-Patton Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Duhring Building – 1891 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); The Poppe-Parmelee Building (about 700 feet away); Site of Union Hotel and Union Hall (about 700 feet away); Sonoma Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sonoma Index-Tribune (approx. 0.2 miles away); Raising of the Bear Flag (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vasquez House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

More about this marker. The marker is on the front of the house under the porch.

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Photographed By James King, November 13, 2014

2. Sonoma Valley Women’s Club

The marker is visible to the left of the banner

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.