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By Barry Swackhamer, February 3, 2014
Joaquin Miller’s Abbey and Marker
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1 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Joaquin Miller Park — Joaquin Miller’s Abbey —
Near Joaquin Miller Road near Sanborn Road, on the left when traveling east.
The tiny cottage known as “The Abbey” was built by the 19th century poet and environmentalist Joaquin Miller as part of a inspirational artists’ retreat. He purchased 70 grassy acres, parcel-by-parcel, in “The Hights” above . . . — — Map (db m71759) HM
2 ► Indiana, Fulton County, Rochester — Joaquin Miller —
On State Road 25 0.1 miles north of County Road N350E, on the left when traveling north.
Cincinnatus Heiner "Joaquin" Miller, who gained fame in Oregon as America's "Poet of the Sierras", lived from 1848-52 in Newcastle township of Fulton County. His family's home and the rude schoolhouse where he attended classes taught by his father, . . . — — Map (db m72512) HM
3 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Joaquin Miller Park — 107 — Joaquin Miller — "Poet of the Sierras” —
Near Joaquin Miller Road at Sanborn Road, on the left when traveling east.
Joaquin Miller, “Poet of the Sierras,” resided on these acres, named by him “The Hights,” from 1886 to 1913. In this building known as The Abbey, he wrote “Columbus” and other poems. The surrounding trees were planted by him and he personally . . . — — Map (db m100546) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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