Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sequoia Park Zoo
Erected 2009 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Duane R. Gavin, Grand President. (Marker Number 2008-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 46.626′ N, 124° 8.674′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on W Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on a rock near the entrance to the zoo, on the right as you head south on W Street from Harris Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3414 W Street, Eureka CA 95503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sequoia Hose Company No. 6 (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Cottage (approx. 1.7 miles away); World War I Honor Roll 1917-1918 (approx. 1.7 miles away); John A. Cottrell House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Saint Innocent of Alaska (approx. 1.8 miles away); Simpson-Vance House (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Thomas F. Ricks House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Eureka Inn (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.
More about this marker. The marker was reported missing in December 2022, but it has since been located and returned to its rightful place, albeit a little worse for wear. - 3 April 2023
Also see . . . Sequoia Park Zoo Official Website. (Submitted on November 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on November 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.