Napa County Points of Interest

Henry Haus Blacksmith and Wagonmaker Shop 7 December 2015
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Henry Haus Blacksmith and Wagonmaker Shop
Pope Valley and Howell Mountain Roads
Pope Valley
Built 1897

A plaque near the structure reads:

The Henry Haus Blacksmith and Wagonmaker Shop
1897-1950

Henry Haus, a native of Switzerland, came to Pope Valley in 1889 at the age of 16. He opened his blacksmith shop in the adjacent wooden structure in 1897, caring for the needs of this valley until 1950.

In 1899 he married Regula Anna and they raised four sons: Herman H., Ernest U., Henry, Jr., and George H. He helped to organize the Pope Valley Farm Center, and as with his smithing, gave it his continuous attention during his lifetime. He died December 8, 1955.

Dedicated by Sam Brannan Chapter 1004, E Clampus Vitus in cooperation with the Napa County Historical Society
August 21, 1982

Ten Threatened Treasures in Napa County

This property was on a list of ten threatened historic properties compiled in 2015 by Napa County Landmarks:

Franklin Station Post Office, Napa
Rutherford Station
Francis House, Calistoga
Doak Mansion, Carmelite Monastery
Barnett House, Pope Valley

Rutherford Grange
Henry Haus Blacksmith Shop, Pope Valley
Milliken Creek Bridge, Napa
Pope Valley Store
Livestock Barns of Pope Valley

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