Icaria-Speranza Utopian Colony
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N 38° 46.460 W 122° 59.989
10S E 500015 N 4291734
Site of a french utopian colony based on writings of french philosopher Etienne Cabet.
Waymark Code: WME82
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2006
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Icaria-Speranza was a utopian community based on the writings of french philosopher Etienne Cabet. In 1881 at Cloverdale, french immigratn families led by the Dehay and Leroux families began their social experiment in cooperative living based on solidarity and depending on an agrarian economy. It lasted until 1886, Icaria-Speranza was the only Icarian colony in Ca and the last of seven established throughout the US. On this site, stood the Icarian Schoolhouse, deeded to the county in 1886.
Marker Number: 981.00
Marker Name: Icaria-Speranza Commune
County: Sonoma
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/22/1989
Location: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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