Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Brettnacher Home and Orchard Site

Sharon and I came upon this marker while we were hiking at Sea Ranch.

Brettnacher Home and Orchard Site
1865-1875

Marker 39B-14

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This site is located on the lower part of the Azalea Loop Trail, Sea Ranch, California. The Sea Ranch Archives Committee has identified twenty-six historic sites scattered about The Sea Ranch. They have constructed trail markers with information explaining the significance of each place. They were placed as part of The Sea Ranch 50th anniversary being celebrated from Memorial Day 2014 to Memorial Day 2015. The GPS coordinates for this location are 38° 44' 21.7" N 123° 29' 08.8" W.

Brettnacher Home and Orchard Site

Nicholas Brettnacher purchased 100 acres from Sonoma County Landowner William Biller, where her planted potatoes, hay and orchards. He sold the property to Gualala hotel owner Cyrus Robinson, who maintained the orchards but continued to live in Gualala. The two trees in the meadow are said to be the last orchard survivors.

Brettnacher Home and Orchard Site

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