Freeport in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
George Hack House
State of California Point of Historical Interest
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2015
1. George Hack House Marker
George Hack settled in the Sacramento River delta in 1855, seven years before the town of Freeport was established, and was a true pioneer farmer of the area. Hack operated a small dairy and grew a variety of crops on his ranch. His apricots, once called the best in the state, were an unusual crop for the Freeport area and were transported up and down the river from Hack's Landing. The Hack Family maintained part of the ranch until 1964, and descendants of George still inhabit the delta. Hack built his farmhouse in 1879 in the Italianate style popular during the Victorian era. Located in the west center of his ranch, Hack's house is the only surviving example of an Italianate rural farmhouse in the Freeport area and is a reminder of the farming history of the Delta. The Hack House was was restored in 1992 by the City of Sacramento Golf Division, Department of Community and Visitor Services.
Dedicated October 21, 1994
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 38° 27.294′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freeport Railroad (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre Accident Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Sacramento County WW I Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Camp Union Sutterville (approx. 5.7 miles away); Sutterville Brewery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Spencer Hoofed Animal Complex (approx. 5.8 miles away); James Rutter (approx. 5.9 miles away); Alexander Hamilton Willard (approx. 5.9 miles away).
More about this marker. The George Hack House is on the River Road, just south of the Freeport Bridge. The marker is located on the side of the house - to find it, park in the gated parking lot (if the gates are not closed), and you will see the marker on the north side of the house.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2015
2. George Hack House Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, mounted to a low rock surrounded by ferns.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2015
3. George Hack House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
