1 1200 13 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/6f086e033cc8a4314bf63dd53adce612.JPG cbf750d329c7fabaf63e9442d028309e http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/94774e45589715d4715855c0925e23c6.JPG d1f5483d0ae43d8297216cf49987ef48 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0146 Trinidad Head</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> End of Lighthouse Rd, Trinidad. Cross located on far side of hill on trail.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B003'10.2%22N+124%C2%B009'01.0%22W/@41.052819,-124.150273,967m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">41.052819,-124.150273</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Carolus III Dei G. Hyspaniarum Rex<br /><br />June 9, 1775<br /><br />Replaced by Club Women of Humboldt Co. Sept 9, 1913 <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> On June 11, 1775, Bruno de Hezeta, commandant of an expedition up the northwest coast, marched with his men and two Franciscan fathers from the shore of the bay to the summit of Trinidad Head. Here they erected a cross and took possession in the name of Charles III of Spain. <p></p> Registered 6/6/1934 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1a7ce7cf3e683801045dfae7d134de33.JPG a9c1875e1b3e4c46f68856a44f7c6438 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/d6db8e8f88d27dc4aabb7689fd078fe9.JPG 45e7de63b06b502e01b0b1a4b581e0c4 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a6baa49584b18d1ce17c41ec078e6a57.JPG 30121ec1d0bf0e7a7e83874f58470cc9 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/22449c12d925b9a692207e3729004ae5.JPG 30f7450f974900ed85155abc2a347288 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8ae69c3cd1ca7c0bf8c5576e248aa873.JPG edab3542c811860d862b3dc45e353326 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0154 Fort Humboldt</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 3431 Fort Ave, Eureka<br /><br />Located in state park with limited operating hours. Buildings can be seen from the road at a distance<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B046'37.5%22N+124%C2%B011'15.1%22W/@40.777093,-124.187536,971m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.777093,-124.187536</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Fort Humboldt<br /><br />By the early 1850s, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and settlers, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 and operated until 1866. It became a focal point in the violent struggle between two cultures. Many Native Americans were assembled here before removal to reservations.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter No. 101, May 10, 1980. <p></p> Registered 1/11/1935 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f07e4a7223d916eb3cdbef4ca2a16f9c.JPG b5d6f8228c0817167f500302d7d9c7bb http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/ed3515b73206126cbfa5cbea3131042c.JPG d055ba8106e2351fbda1d7babb6729c6 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7f97951ce51053350f8d4ba9c3612cb3.JPG 838fe6af4ecd2240fd9d6ec8d3a59cd9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0164 The Old Arrow Tree</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 0.8 mi E of Korbel on Maple Creek Road, Korbel<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B052'03.2%22N+123%C2%B057'00.3%22W/@40.867558,-123.950084,970m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.867558,-123.950084</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque, but there is a sign on the tree. <p></p> <h4>Sign text:</h4> Indian Arrow Tree <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> This site is said to have been used by Indians to commemorate an important peace treaty. In memory of the treaty, each tribe, upon passing, was supposed to have shot an arrow into the bark. <p></p> Registered 1/11/1935 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4df24f4ddcfa688352c75b65a66d4ba2.JPG e68f85af3e2706433c9c0225c07370e9 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/dc1beb8e31a6dc587cf65657af0a1d13.JPG acbbd715f32ab8cf8ae3c57dce16c92b http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/640dfe9075a3251683f31d284a35ebf5.JPG 4085db52d32d23cd1108677651275c0d http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/806a65e76eac86e1d31a6d4da838b5a1.JPG c2f9192f3f74dbf6d0986cec2100595d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0173 Centerville Beach Cross</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 5 mi W of Ferndale on Centerville Rd<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B034'11.2%22N+124%C2%B021'05.8%22W/@40.569793,-124.351615,974m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.569793,-124.351615</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque existed when I visited.&nbsp; I have learned that the original cross was moved, and a replacement cross is now located at the Centerville Beach parking lot, just north of the original site.<br /><br />The original cross has been re-ereceted in the Ferndale Cemetery, on Ocean Ave in Ferndale. <h4>Plaque text:</h4> To the memory of the 38 pioneers who lost their lives in the wreck of the steamer "Northerner" on January 6, 1860. By Ferndale Parlor, NSGQ, 1921.<br /><br />Rebuilt because of the earthquake of 1992. Rededicated February 11, 1995 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West. Fred Codoni, Grand President. <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> On January 6, 1860 the steamer Northerner, northward bound from San Francisco, struck a hidden rock two miles off Cape Mendocino, and from there drifted to the Centerville Beach. Thirty-three passengers and 32 crew members were saved - the cross was erected by the Ferndale Parlor No. 93, N.D.G.W., in memory of the 17 passengers and 21 crew members who lost their lives in this disaster. <p></p> Registered 3/6/1935 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/03bfd305a8ae6c219816fab464eec148.JPG 883f6965d9b67da9903fbf70ad88809d http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/eb0422f24364d8e0c6338e180e225ca7.JPG e0a473094f09b473fc67e2b37dd3bd1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0215 Camp Curtis</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Take Sunset Ave offramp Hwy 101, go N 0.9 mi on L. K. Wood Blvd frontage Rd, Arcata <br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B053'28.4%22N+124%C2%B004'47.0%22W/@40.891221,-124.079736,969m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.891221,-124.079736</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Camp Curtis 1862-1865<br /><br />In Memory of Co. E &amp; I 2nd. California Volunteer Infantry 1862 - 1863, Co. B 1st. Battalion Mountaineers California Volunteers 1863 - 1864, Co. A. 1st Battalion Native California Volunteer Calvary 1864, and Marie Brizard Todd A pioneer of 1847<br /><br />Erected by the Pioneer Society of Humboldt County <p></p> Registered 6/20/1935 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f9b63299c7806a5b97c8e927c4c5e1ff.JPG f7ef51506671c3ff5de140a8823bcdbc http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/20579ca5f32e8564e658d3527c5ec8ee.JPG 7fa8c439a342ec428c8c9f0f485ad6ab http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7a73bf130b5c3f543a1683eb48488423.JPG 2adece7f3ffbca7dd6c8fbf15f3560df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0216 Town of Trinidad</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> SW corner of Edwards and Van Wycke Sts, Trinidad<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B003'30.1%22N+124%C2%B008'41.2%22W/@41.058346,-124.144787,967m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">41.058346,-124.144787</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque text:</span></h4> Town of Trinidad<br /><br />Founded April 8, 1850, Trinidad is the oldest town on the Northern California coast. During the 1850s, it served as a vital supply link between ships anchored at Trinidad Bay and miners in the Klamath, Trinity, Salmon River, and Gold Bluff mines. It was the county seat of Klamath County (now disbanded) from 1851 to 1854, but its population declined as Eureka and other area port cities developed.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter #101, June 7, 1981<br /> <p></p> Registered 6/20/1935 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f0859dd5a3f54ec47fe61c163482df50.JPG 77666cad85b52290c7a6a6ce13c24ebd http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/55b762a6ff588ad75608bbe53a53f25d.JPG cdbfd7a623c132942726c24657560049 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0477 City of Eureka</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> On E St, N of 3rd St, Eureka<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B048'14.0%22N+124%C2%B010'02.9%22W/@40.80389,-124.167477,977m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.80389,-124.167477</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Eureka<br />"I Have Found It"<br /><br />Eureka was founded as a town in 1850 and incorporated as a city in 1874. Located on the remote northwestern coast of California, Eureka was the region's major port of entry by water in the 19th century before the construction of good access by land, and rose to historical prominence as the major social, political, and economic center of the region. 'Eureka' is a Greek expression and a popular mining term meaning 'I have found it.'<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka No. 101. September 15, 1979 <p></p> Registered 11/30/1950 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a8076ae1b50b007b6f0ce78009da81cb.jpg 1529b913d34a76b608db8a06db13eece http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/715d58a4da2a8fd5c1961440c30e473f.jpg 9fc028bb5a439827f7811e2d7d4e0568 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/cd1032c077089e497d4092687c12f58b.jpg 086ef75c26b0a0bd59b100258c0fd8cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0543 California's First Drilled Oil Wells</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner Mattole Rd and Front St, Petrolia <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B019'27.9%22N+124%C2%B017'13.6%22W/@40.324407,-124.287101,984m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.324407,-124.287101</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> California's First Drilled Oil Wells<br /><br />California's first drilled oil wells producing crude to be refined and sold commercially were located on the north fork of the Mattole River approximately three miles east of here. The old Union Mattole Oil Company made its first shipment of oil from here in June 1865 to a San Francisco refinery. many old well heads remain today.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Eureka Oil Information Committee and the Western Oil and Gas Association. November 10, 1955 <p></p> Registered 11/2/1955 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b8fd498de4892d0882830c877ac1678a.JPG bd4ce187794f327089fedf13c1741b1f http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2952ad17f4d09ba0953588711750b05f.JPG 27db9a990b10461f9243b0a9a9058f18 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/eafcaebe46308750a3187b94263ac444.JPG 29f414ea1201be5996d74d49f4a841b4 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b353f5660bd7bf60635b75a54d9f0119.JPG db4717ef74b2be2534b1e70cfa8c2ff0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0783 Jacoby Building</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Eighth and H (structure at SE corner), Arcata<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B052'05.4%22N+124%C2%B005'13.2%22W/@40.868159,-124.086998,976m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.868159,-124.086998</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State Plaque has been removed because of insensitive language in the text. No idea if there are plans to replace it. Plaque was located at NE corner of Eighth and H.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B052'06.0%22N+124%C2%B005'12.8%22W/@40.868344,-124.086895,976m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.868344,-124.086895</a> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Jacoby Building<br /><br />The basement and first story of the building, at 8th and H Streets (opposite), was constructed in 1857 for Augustus Jacoby. For many years it was a principal supply point for the Klamath-Trinity mining camp trade. From 1858 through 1864 it served periodically as a refuge in time of indian troubles. Housing various mercantile firms during its early years, it was acquired by A. Brizard in 1880.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Park Commission in cooperation with the Humboldt County Historical Society, the City of Arcata and Brizard Company, June 8, 1963 <p></p> Registered 1/24/1963 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/36202c546410740d1c0224d97700a86b.JPG 6db2024f2deb8d2bad9e3fac546e34cf http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/16122baf3ea7a4ed73d0b43453f04bce.JPG cf1d3eda6942d4d38d53982e890ee4ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0838 Old Indian Village of Tsurai</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> SW corner of Ocean and Edwards Sts, Trinidad <br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B003'30.5%22N+124%C2%B008'31.1%22W/@41.058475,-124.141986,973m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">41.058475,-124.141986</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Tsurai<br /><br />Directly below was located the Yurok village of Tsurai. A prehistoric permanent Indian community, it was first located and described by Captains Bodega and Heceta, June 9-19, 1775. The houses were of hand-split redwood planks, designed for defense and protection. The village was occupied until 1916.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Heritage Trinidad and the Humboldt County Historical Society. July 22, 1970 <p></p> Registered 11/3/1969 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a42bb640b333224dc681bc56b20ccc0a.JPG 70447cfd3ba92b248466b692b61eb525 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/ca2b3d1c691226b9aa79564eef0bbfe5.JPG 24f6aef16c5c198feae4589141cc6b2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0842 Arcata and mad River Rail-Road Company</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Across from 241 Railroad Ave, Blue Lake<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B052'53.4%22N+123%C2%B059'27.4%22W/@40.8815,-123.99094,976m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.8815,-123.99094</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Arcata and Mad River Rail Road Company<br /><br />Incorporated December 15, 1854, as the Union Plank Walk, Rail Track, and Wharf Company, the Arcata and Mad River Rail Road is the oldest line on the north coast. Originally using a horse-drawn car, the railroad served as a link between Humboldt Bay and the Trinity River mines. Later, locomotives were added as the line grew to serve the redwood industry.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Humboldt County Historical Society and the Arcata and Mad River Rail Road Company, September 26, 1970. <p></p> Registered 7/27/1970 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9ae86c8a455e65f42d9b0f0f33789050.JPG ad74de206f32c0d061ffb04a147f583e http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/90c8b0b14395dd0be4117af59fd7fa53.JPG 3373eb98f1f79eda15e009a16a5e5e1c http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/dd676499fee4e6a49a8cc5713db0338e.JPG b604902498aa0235e8400e04563813f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0882 Humboldt Harbor Historical District</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Harold Larsen Vista Pt, Humboldt Hill Rd off Hwy 101 (P.M. 73.7), Eureka<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B044'41.8%22N+124%C2%B011'56.5%22W/@40.744932,-124.199024,978m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.744932,-124.199024</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Humboldt Harbor Historical District<br /><br />Captain Jonathan Winship made the first recorded entry into Humboldt Bay by sea in June 1806, and Josiah Gregg's party visited the bay in 1849. By 1850 the Laura Virginia Association had founded Humboldt City, Union (Arcata), Bucksport, and Eureka - in subsequent years, the bay became a major North Coast lumber port and shipbuilding center.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Humboldt County Historical Society. April 10, 1976 <p></p> Registered 5/9/1975 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/bcfa3717dac305e388934e981f0b384c.JPG 8b74ef0db1f92d3d3f6c04f35068fe51 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4bd252bc73dce1405804cddd59ef46b4.JPG f1a8b1d5690d28184c4fe52b483bbc41 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c99d614f6bc7f2eed9ee7d5f14e7b8f9.JPG c75f190b60f7fe38452a9ad74b5351f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Humboldt County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0883 Ferndale</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Ferndale City Hall Park, intersection of Main and Herbert Sts, Ferndale<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B034'51.0%22N+124%C2%B015'35.8%22W/@40.580841,-124.259953,980m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">40.580841,-124.259953</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Ferndale<br /><br />This pioneer agricultural community, settled in 1852, helped feed the booming population of mid-century San Francisco. Long known as 'cream city,' Ferndale made innovative and lasting contributions to the dairy industry. Local creameries, and the town's role as a transportation and shipping center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fostered prosperity that produced Ferndale's outstanding Victorian-Gothic residential and false-front commercial architecture.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Historical Committee and community effort. September 12, 1976. <p></p> Registered 5/9/1975