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Patrick Ranch House
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National Register of Historic Places

Patrick Ranch House

Also known as Patrick Home

Durham’s first place on the National RegisterListed Feb 23, 1972; only 122 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Listed 1972Durham

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Patrick Ranch House

Patrick Ranch House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1972: the first place in Durham to be listed. Only 122 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHistoric house near Chico, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Patrick Ranch House

3 miles southeast of Chico off U.S. 99E, in Durham, CA

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

Memories of Patrick Ranch House

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Questions about Patrick Ranch House

Is Patrick Ranch House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1972 (Register number 72000217).

Is Patrick Ranch House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Patrick Ranch House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Patrick Ranch House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858447 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.