Vineyards - Avalon in Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Leland Stanford Winery

Photographed By Diane Phillips, February 13, 2020

1. Leland Stanford Winery Marker

Replacement of missing plaque.

Inscription. This winery was founded in 1869 by Leland Stanford, railroad builder, Governor of California, United States Senator, and founder of Stanford University. The vineyard, planted by his brother Josiah Stanford, helped to prove that wines equal to any in the world could be produced in California. The restored buildings and winery are now occupied and operated by Weibel Champagne Vineyards.

Erected 1958 by California State Park Commission and Weibel Inc,. (Marker Number 642.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 37° 30.214′ N, 121° 54.708′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Vineyards - Avalon. Marker is on Stanford Avenue near Vineyard Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1544 Stanford Avenue, Fremont CA 94539, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. The Ohlones and the Mission San Jose (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Rancho del Agua Caliente and The Higuera Adobe

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); The Curtner, the Silva and the Goularte Families (approx. 0.9 miles away); Preservation Efforts, The Land Developer, and Reconstruction of the Higuera Adobe (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dr. Jose Maria Montealegre (approx. one mile away); Henry Curtner Mansion (approx. 1½ miles away); Sabercat Historical Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); What does it mean to "hitch your horse"? (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

More about this marker. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.642 on April 28, 1958.

Regarding Leland Stanford Winery. The building is now closed and vineyards are no longer there. The area is now surrounded by modern urban development.

Also see . . . A Waymarking Post. This posting has photos of the marker prior to going missing. (Submitted on January 20, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Leland Stanford Winery Marker - formerly missing, now replaced image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

2. Leland Stanford Winery Marker - formerly missing, now replaced

Leland Stanford Winery and Marker Base image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

3. Leland Stanford Winery and Marker Base

Leland Stanford Winery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

4. Leland Stanford Winery

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2010

5. Leland Stanford Winery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,556 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.