In 1852 Seth Louis
Shaw and his brother claimed two parcels of land on the West side
of the Eel River near the present day city of Eureka. In 1854 Shaw
built the house that you see to the left and named it "Fern
Dale". A bit later the house was used as a post office for
the other settlers in the area and the community became known as
Ferndale.
Today the community is one
of the very best examples of Victorian style architecture in
existence. Bed and Breakfast Inns, shops, and restaurants provide
Victorian charm and modern day amenities to this seaside town in
Northern California. |
Directions:
From Oregon:
Travel South on Highway 101 along the north coast of California.
Ferndale is about 30 miles south of Eureka. Just after the town of
Loleta turn west onto Highway 211 to Ferndale.
From San Francisco: Go north on Highway 101 across the
Golden Gate Bridge. Go north all the way to Fortuna. Just after
Fortuna turn west onto Highway 211 to Ferndale.
From Sacramento: Take Interstate 5 North to Redding. Go
west on Highway 299 to Arcata. Turn South on Highway 101 past
Eureka. Just after the town of Loleta turn west onto Highway 211 to
Ferndale. |
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Ferndale California
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