Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wood Ranch Barns
These barns were built in the 1940s on the 5000-acre cattle ranch in the southwest corner of Simi Valley. The ranch had been known by many names through the years. It was Cañada Verde during Spanish Rancho times, then shortened to the Verde. Names associated there were McCoy and McNaughton, and the Taylor Ranch Co.
These two barns were moved here in the early 1980s, when the area, now known as Wood Ranch, was developed into the housing we see today. (Marker Number 93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California, Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 34° 16.528′ N, 118° 48.066′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. Marker can be reached from Strathearn Place 0.2 miles west of Madera Road. Located in Strathearn Historical Park, open Mon-Fri 9-3, Sat-Sun 1-4. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as Simi Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); El Rancho Simi (within shouting distance of this marker); Simi Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald Wilson Reagan (approx. 1.6 miles away); Simi Elementary School (approx. 3.6 miles away); Joel McCrea Ranch (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lang Ranch (approx. 4½ miles away); Moorpark’s Community Church (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.
Regarding Wood Ranch Barns. This is Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 93, designated in 1983.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.