Cayucos in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Home of Capt. James Cass

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 5, 2013

1. Home of Capt. James Cass Marker

Inscription. Built of lumber shipped from San Francisco 1867-1875. Capt. Cass, an Englishman, came to California in 1849, settling in Cayucos in 1867 he built the wharf & warehouse in 1875. He was responsible for the early growth of Cayucos. He is recognized & honored as it’s first citizen.

Erected 1967 by San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 35° 26.991′ N, 120° 54.359′ W. Marker is in Cayucos, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is at the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and Cayucos Drive, on the right when traveling west on North Ocean Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 North Ocean Avenue, Cayucos CA 93430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cayucos by the Sea (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Landing of Filipinos in the Continental United States (approx. 5.9 miles away); Morro Rock (approx. 6 miles away); The Town of Harmony (approx. 7.7 miles away); Willow Creek Mennonite Church (approx. 10.7 miles away);

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Preserving a Bit of History (approx. 12.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 13.1 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 13.1 miles away).

Also see . . . James Cass at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on September 18, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Home of Capt. James Cass and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 5, 2013

2. Home of Capt. James Cass and Marker

Home of Captain James Cass image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 5, 2013

3. Home of Captain James Cass

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.