National Historic Site · California, United States
John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site is a national historic site in California, United States, covering 388 acres (157 ha), established in 1964.
National Historic Site · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 388 acres (157 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 37.9913° N, 122.1330° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About John Muir National Historic Site
The John Muir National Historic Site is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California. It preserves the 14-room Italianate style mansion of Victorian era, where the naturalist and writer John Muir lived, as well as a nearby 325-acre (132 ha) tract of native oak woodlands and grasslands historically owned by the Muir family. The main site is on the edge of town, in the shadow of State Route 4, also known as the "John Muir Parkway."
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 19.3 miles away
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 28.9 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 44.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John Muir National Historic Site?
John Muir National Historic Site is in California, United States (37.9913° N, 122.1330° W).
When was John Muir National Historic Site established?
John Muir National Historic Site was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is John Muir National Historic Site?
John Muir National Historic Site covers 388 acres (157 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Muir_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jomu/ — Official park page.