Big Basin in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The First State Park

State Historic Landmark Plaque #827 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Leticia a. Kohnen, October 4, 2006

1. State Historic Landmark Plaque #827

Inscription. A group of conservationists led by Andrew P. Hill camped at the base of Slippery Rock on May 15, 1900 and formed the Sempervirens Club to preserve the redwoods of Big Basin. Their efforts resulted in deeding 3,500 acres of primeval forest to the State on September 20, 1902 to mark the beginning of the California State Park System.

Erected 1968 by California State Department of Parks & Recreation, The Conservation Associates. (Marker Number 827.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1885.

Location. 37° 10.932′ N, 122° 12.576′ W. Marker is in Big Basin, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker can be reached from Lodge Road near Sequoia Trail Crossing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boulder Creek CA 95006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Iverson Cabin Site (approx. 4.4 miles away); Brown Family Residence (approx. 5.1 miles away); Basham Boarding House (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Swamp House (approx. 6.3 miles away); I.O.O.F. Hall

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(approx. 6.3 miles away); Mountain Echo Newspaper Office (approx. 6.3 miles away); Stagg/Hartman House (approx. 6.3 miles away); McLeod House (approx. 6.3 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker is in Slippery Rock memorial area, 100 ft, northwest along Sequoia Trail from the point the trail crosses Lodge Rd. Parking for 2 or 3 cars available at trailhead. Plaque is affixed to polished redwood stump facing Slippery Rock.

Regarding The First State Park. Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

The First State Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 20, 2009

2. The First State Park Marker

Slipery Rock Area-The First California State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 4, 2006

3. Slipery Rock Area-The First California State Park

Slippery Rock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 20, 2009

4. Slippery Rock

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,684 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on January 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on September 7, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 4. submitted on January 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.