The way it looks today (August 14, 2001)
The home is now gone, but was situated in the open grassy area in
the foreground of this photo
To get to this area, from Grand street turn east on Pacific Street
and drive 2.7 miles straight east.
Then turn north on the dirt road ( -| intersection). Continue
for about 1/8 mile.
This area is on the left (west) side of the dirt road.
The homestead used to cover 200 acres. Josiah's son Charles took over the ranch and used to live in the home that is now there. Josiah's son Percy lived in the home on the corner of the main road where this dirt road turns off. Josiah's daughter Helen lived in town but her husband had asthma bad, so they moved to Colorado for a time, before going on to California. Josiah's eldest son, Herbert Leon "Lee", also moved to California. The original home and sheds from Josiah's ranch are all gone now, but were once located in the open area in the foreground of this photo. |