Landmark #682 | Napa County | Visited: July 13, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | A plaque marking the site of Calistoga’s first permanent building! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Among the first houses in this area was John York’s log cabin, constructed in October 1845. Rebuilt as part of the home of the Kortum family, it was used as a residence until razed in 1930. Nearby was the cabin of David Hudson, also built in October 1845. Calistoga was named by Samuel Brannan.
OTHER TIDBITS: Mr. York was also the first wheat planter in Napa Valley! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SW corner Hwy 29 (Foothill Blvd) and Lincoln Ave Calistoga, CA 94515 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~427mi (688km) — 7.2hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |