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El Cerrito in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith Shop

Circa 1889

 
 
Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 21, 2016
1. Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith Shop Marker
Inscription.
In 1909 Rust was named the first postmaster of Rust, California, which was renamed El Cerrito in 1917

 
Erected 1997 by El Cerrito Historical Society. (Marker Number 1.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: CommunicationsSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 37° 54.06′ N, 122° 18.175′ W. Marker is in El Cerrito, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on San Pablo Avenue near Fairmont Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10057 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito CA 94530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rust (within shouting distance of this marker); El Cerrito's First Mayor (within shouting distance of this marker); El Cerrito's Nightlife (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Cerrito Theater (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 'IT' Club (about 500 feet away); The Six Bells & Cerro Square (about 500 feet away); El Cerrito Hills (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Cerrito.
 
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Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 21, 2016
2. Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith Shop Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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