Colusa in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Judge H. M. Albery House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
1. Judge H. M. Albery House Marker
Erected 1874
Colusa Heritage Marker 1
Dedicated May 6, 1977
Erected 1977. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1943.
Location. 39° 12.811′ N, 122° 0.645′ W. Marker is in Colusa, California, in Colusa County. Marker is at the intersection of Jay Street and 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on Jay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 Jay Street, Colusa CA 95932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Will Semple Green House (about 400 feet away); Colusa County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); U. W. Brown House - Circa 1867 (about 700 feet away); Old Chinatown District--Circa 1890 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906 (approx. 0.2 miles away); I.O.O.F. Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Lady of Lourdes Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colusa.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the left of the front door. The building houses a number of
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
2. Judge H. M. Albery House (1874)
The stone visible on the corner is an old-style street marker.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
3. Old-style street markers are still to be seen in Colusa (7th St. and Jay St.).
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
4. Judge H. M. Albery House (with marker barely visible by the door)
Justice H.Rodgers' 1891 volume, Colusa County Biographical Sketches of Pioneers and Prominent Residents, notes of Harmon Albery, "...H. M. Albery, the present District Attorney of Colusa County,...became proficient in a knowledge of the law. While serving as prosecuting attorney, the criminal element of his district had reason to fear his ability, for not one of the many indictments prepared by him was quashed."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
