Jacob Hamblin House, Historic residence in Santa Clara, US.
The Jacob Hamblin House is a two-story sandstone building in Santa Clara with porches on both levels and separate rooms designed to house multiple families during the 1860s settlement period. The layout reflects the practical need to accommodate different households under one roof.
Built in 1863 by Mormon missionaries for Jacob Hamblin, this residence came after a flood destroyed the original Santa Clara settlement and swept away his first home. The new construction represented the community's effort to rebuild and resettle the area.
The home displays period furnishings and objects from pioneer days, including a convertible cradle-bench and Jacob's personal saddle. These items tell the story of how early settlers lived and worked in this remote region.
The house is located on Hamblin Drive and offers guided tours where visitors can explore the living spaces of early settlers. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and provides direct insight into daily life during that period.
A stone bearing the inscription 'J. Hamblin June 15, 1865' sits on the property and marks a specific moment from Jacob's life. In addition, several petroglyphs have been found in the surrounding landscape, revealing evidence of people who inhabited this area long before the settlers arrived.
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