John W. Kottinger one of pioneer founders and first Justice of the Peace of Pleasanton constructed this adobe brick barn about 1852. So built that part of it could house prisoners brought to justice in his court. Thus serving as Pleasanton’s first jail.

Restored by Robert and Elaine Koopman

Dedicated this 11th day of September 1987

Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West

Robert R. Souza Grand President

Plaque funded by James D. Phelan Trust

Marker can be reached from Ray Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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