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
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. It 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.
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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 Mexico’s Alta California.
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 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.
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 590 times since then and 30 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.
