Thorn House
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About Thorn House
Thorn House, at 87 E. St. Charles St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1972: the first place in San Andreas to be listed. Only 122 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Carpenter Gothic, as it does for 5 other California listings. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isPlace in San Andreas, California, listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
87 E. St. Charles St., San Andreas · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Thorn HouseStart here
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Calaveras County CourthouseBuilding · 0.1 mi on - 3
John J. Synder HouseQueen Anne · 0.3 mi on
Memories of Thorn House
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Questions about Thorn House
Is Thorn House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1972 (Register number 72000222).
Is Thorn House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Columbia Historic District, 18.7 miles away.
Can you visit Thorn 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 Thorn House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 123858488 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.