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California Historical Landmarks (PH 9-13)(Before 1969) (134 pages)
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INTRODUCTION
The distinguished Californian, Joseph R. Knowland, said, “the wealth of the commonwealth
rests in its incomparable heritage.” To assure that generations to follow will always be reminded of that treasure, California has established more than 30 historic parks and historical
monuments, and marked 827 sites as significant in the state’s history.
This booklet lists the sites in numerical sequence, with a brief summary of each, using,
wherever feasible, the same wording that appears on the commemorating plaques. They are
also listed by county.
The landmarks are numbered as they are registered by the California Historical Landmarks
Advisory Committee and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Number 1
does not necessarily have more historical significance than Number 827.
There is a difference between historic parks and monuments and historical landmarks. The
parks and monuments are areas set aside by the State of California as having had a special
role in the state’s history. Accordingly, they are administered by the Department of Parks and
Recreation and staffed by rangers, historians, and guides whose job it is to maintain, operate
and interpret the areas for the public. Some examples are La Purisima Mission, Sutter’s Fort,
and Weaverville Joss House. See pages 3 and 4 for a complete listing.
Historical landmarks are sites, actual buildings, or features that although important are not
appropriate for operation as state historic parks or monuments. In some cases, local public or
private groups maintain staffing to present the landmark to the public. Old Bale Mill in Napa
County is an example.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
William Penn Mott, Jr., Director.