Ignacio, California
Encyclopedia
Ignacio is an unincorporated community
in Marin County
, California
. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of downtown Novato
, at an elevation of 30 feet (9 m).
Ignacio is an affluent neighborhood located west of Bel Marin Keys, CA. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
, it is located at 38°04′13"N 122°32′19"W, placing it north of the interchange of U.S. Route 101
and Ignacio Boulevard, in Novato
.
villages existed near Ignacio: Puyuku (south of the town) and Shotokmo-cha (to the southeast).
During the 1840s and 1850s, Ignacio was part of Rancho San Jose
, a 6659 acres (26.9 km²) land grant
which Governor Alvarado
awarded to Ignacio Pacheco. After Ignacio died in 1864, his estate was divided among his heirs.
During World War II
, Ignacio became the site of military housing for Hamilton Air Force Base
. These military houses were eventually torn down and replaced by a more suburban community.
The Ignacio post office opened in 1893, closed in 1944, and re-opened in 1961.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Marin County
Marin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of downtown Novato
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
, at an elevation of 30 feet (9 m).
Ignacio is an affluent neighborhood located west of Bel Marin Keys, CA. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology,...
, it is located at 38°04′13"N 122°32′19"W, placing it north of the interchange of U.S. Route 101
U.S. Route 101
U.S. Route 101, or U.S. Highway 101, is an important north–south U.S. highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States...
and Ignacio Boulevard, in Novato
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
.
History
Two authenticated Coast MiwokCoast Miwok
The Coast Miwok were the second largest group of Miwok Native American people. The Coast Miwok inhabited the general area of modern Marin County and southern Sonoma County in Northern California, from the Golden Gate north to Duncans Point and eastward to Sonoma Creek...
villages existed near Ignacio: Puyuku (south of the town) and Shotokmo-cha (to the southeast).
During the 1840s and 1850s, Ignacio was part of Rancho San Jose
Rancho San Jose (Pacheco)
Rancho San Jose was a Mexican land grant in present day Marin County, California given in 1840 by Governor Juan Alvarado to Ygnacio Pacheco. The grant included the lands of Hamilton Air Force Base and the community of Ignacio.-History:...
, a 6659 acres (26.9 km²) land grant
Ranchos of California
The Spanish, and later the Méxican government encouraged settlement of territory now known as California by the establishment of large land grants called ranchos, from which the English ranch is derived. Devoted to raising cattle and sheep, the owners of the ranchos attempted to pattern themselves...
which Governor Alvarado
Juan Bautista Alvarado
Juan Bautista Valentín Alvarado y Vallejo was a Californio and twice Governor of Alta California from 1836 to 1837, and 1838 to 1842.-Early years:...
awarded to Ignacio Pacheco. After Ignacio died in 1864, his estate was divided among his heirs.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Ignacio became the site of military housing for Hamilton Air Force Base
Hamilton Air Force Base
Hamilton Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located along the western shore of San Pablo Bay, south of Novato, California.-History:...
. These military houses were eventually torn down and replaced by a more suburban community.
The Ignacio post office opened in 1893, closed in 1944, and re-opened in 1961.