Ignacio, California

Ignacio is an unincorporated community in Marin County, California. It is located southeast of downtown Novato, at an elevation of 30 feet.
Ignacio is a neighborhood located west of Bel Marin Keys, CA. According to United [States Geological Survey|the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)], it is located at, placing it north of the interchange of U.S. Route 101 and Ignacio Boulevard, in Novato.

History

Two authenticated Coast Miwok villages existed near Ignacio: Puyuku and Shotokmo-cha.
During the 1840s and 1850s, Ignacio was part of Rancho [San Jose (Pacheco)|Rancho San Jose], a land grant which Governor Alvarado awarded to Ignacio Pacheco. After Ignacio died in 1864, his estate was divided among his heirs.
During World [War II], Ignacio became the site of military housing for Hamilton [Air Force Base]. These military houses were eventually torn down and replaced by a more suburban community.
The Ignacio post office opened in 1893, closed in 1944, and re-opened in 1961.