Inscription
Joaquin Miller, "Poet of the Sierras," resided on these acres, named by him "The Hights," from 1886 to 1913. In this building known as The Abbey, he wrote "Columbus" and other poems. The surrounding trees were planted by him and he personally built, on the eminence to the north, the funeral pyre and monuments dedicated to Moses, General John C. Fremont and Robert Browning. "The Hights" was purchased by the City of Oakland in 1991.
Tablet erected by the Historical Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, September 9, 1928.
Tablet erected by the Historical Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, September 9, 1928.
Details
| HM Number | HM1D0P |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series |
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | CHL 107 |
| Year Placed | 1928 |
| Placed By | Native Sons of the Golden West |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 1:29am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] ELLEN KOMP
Locationbig map
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 10S E 571033 N 4185111 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 37.81063333, -122.19301667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 37° 48.638', W 122° 11.581' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 37° 48' 38.28" N, 122° 11' 34.86" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 510 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 30176 State Hwy 378, Oakland CA 94602, US |
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