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| Landmark #1033 | San Luis Obispo County | Visited: June 8, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Dana Adobe still stands! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Rancho Nipomo, almost 38,000 acres in size, was granted to Boston sea captain William Goodwin Dana, in 1837. For many years Rancho Nipomo was the first stopping place on El Camino Real south of Mission San Luis Obispo. From 1839 until Dana’s death in 1858, the Rancho was known throughout the state as a hospitable stopping place for travelers, including Captain John C. Frémont, Edwin Bryant, and General Henry W. Halleck. In 1847 the “Dana Ranch” became one of four designated exchange points on California’s first U.S. mail route.
OTHER TIDBITS: Fourth cousin of Richard Henry Dana, Jr., William Dana settled in Santa Barbara where he became a Mexican citizen in order to marry Maria Josefa Carrillo! Though he prospered under Mexican rule, Mr. Dana did eventually play host to John C. Frémont and other American troops during the American takeover of California! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 671 South Oakglen Avenue Nipomo, CA 93444 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~166mi (268km) — 2.8hrs |
| When should I go? | The adobe is open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM! |
