Evergreen Park in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Uncle Jim’s Cabin

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 20, 2015

1. Uncle Jim’s Cabin Marker

Inscription. In 1853 James Otterson built a hotel near this corner. It was the first building in what would become Mayfield, later a part of Palo Alto. Travelers between San Francisco and San Jose stayed here, as did lumbermen coming from the hills to the bay.

Erected 1969 by City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 37° 25.513′ N, 122° 8.734′ W. Marker is in Palo Alto, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Evergreen Park. Marker is on California Street near El Camino Real (California Highway 82), on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted on the California Street side of the building located at the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306, 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. Mayfield School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town and Gown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herring Box School (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Herring Box School (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Crossroads of Mayfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Play Ball!

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Homesite of Sarah Wallis (approx. one mile away); The Gordon Hampton Oak (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palo Alto.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 20, 2015

2. Uncle Jim’s Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2016, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2016, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.