In 1868, Patrick Rodgers moved his family from the California Mother Lode country to this Contra Costa ranch. Upon Mr. Rodgers death in 1891, the property was divided among his heirs. At least a portion of the acreage remained in the Rodgers family until 1915. Thereafter, it passed through several owners, although it continued as a working farm until 1978.

When the property was about to be subdivided for single-family houses in 1987, the Pleasant Hill Historical Society rescued it.

You can learn more about Rodgers Ranch and support its preservation and restoration at rodgersranch.org.