San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Settler's Cabin
Cabaña de los Colonos
Photographed By James King, April 4, 2015
1. Settler's Cabin Marker
English:
Possibly the First Log Cabin in California
Originally located 1.5 miles southeast on Mission Vineyard Ranch, this cabin type was unusual in 1830 California. A skilled American carpenter hand split and trimmed the redwood slabs with a broad axe. The logs dovetail together at the corners.
The carpenter may have been an early settler. Later, sheepherders and squatters used the cabin.
Español:
Posiblemente la Primera Cabaña de Madera en California
Originalmente situada a 1.5 km al sudeste del rancho viñedo de la misión. Este tipo de cabaña era inusual en 1830 en California. Un experto carpintero Americano cortó la madera de secoya a mano con una hacha. Los registros se encajan en las esquinas.
Este carpintero pudo haber sido uno de los primeros colonos. Más tarde, pastores y otros intrusos utilizaron la cabaña.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 50.702′ N, 121° 32.202′ W. Marker was in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of Mariposa Street and 2nd Street
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We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Amah Mutsun Garden (a few steps from this marker); Progress Becomes History (within shouting distance of this marker); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); City of San Juan Bautista (within shouting distance of this marker); Castro/Breen Adobe and Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Castro - Breen Adobe (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
2. Marker Has Been Removed
Photographed By James King, April 4, 2015
3. Settler's Cabin
Photographed By James King, April 4, 2015
4. Settler's Cabin
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
