Marconi (formerly called Fisherman's)[2] is an unincorporated community in Marin County, California.[1] It is located on the northeast shore of Tomales Bay, about seven miles (11 km) south-southeast of the village of Tomales,[2] at an elevation of about 70 feet (21 meters) above sea level.[1] Marconi is located in the area of the town of Marshall, California.
Marconi | |
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Coordinates: 38°08′38″N 122°52′42″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Marin County |
Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
ZIP code | 94956 |
Area codes | 415/628 |
FIPS code | 06-45697 |
GNIS feature ID | 1659056 |
The inhabitants of an old Native American settlement called "Fisherman's" later shipped seafood from here via railroad.[2] Then, in 1913, the Marconi Wireless Company bought this site to establish a transpacific wireless telegraph station.[2]
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