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Site Of Bird's Nest Glen
The home of "Lord" Charles Snowden Fairfax, pioneer and political leader of the 1850's.
Served California as an Assemblyman (1853), Speaker of Assembly (1854), and Clerk
of the State Supreme Court (1856). A descendant of Scottish barons of the Cameron
Fairfax family of Virginia, was involved in the last of California's historic
political duels, being host to the principals and friends of the two antagonists.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 679
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in
cooperation with the Marin Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West,
November 6, 1960.
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