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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG8D_dedicated-to-the-pony-express_Lafayette-CA.html
In 1860-1861 Pony Express riders stopped in Lafayette 19 times to change horses en route to San Francisco from St. Joseph, Missouri
Lafayette Historical Society1992
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG5Y_morgan-house_Martinez-CA.html
Dedicated April 23, 2000Morgan HousePony Express RouteApr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861Home StationApr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861ByJames StreteskySupervisor Gayle B. UilkemaMartinez Area Chamber of CommercePony Express Trail Association{Text on the revers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG4N_contra-costa-county-courthouse_Martinez-CA.html
County SeatSince April 25, 1851MartinezHistorical MarkerI
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCMY_southern-pacific-r-r-depot_Martinez-CA.html
First located here April 28, 1876 by Central Pacific R.R. First passenger train passed through on September 25, 1877 with Leland Stanford aboard.
Historic Marker No. VIMartinez Historical SocietyJuly 4, 1991
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCMX_pony-express-ferry-carquinez_Martinez-CA.html
Dedicated April 23, 2005MartinezBy James Stretestky · Julian M. Frazer · Martinez Historical Society · Mayor Rob & Carole Schroder · Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema · Vice Mayor Mark & Dianne Ross · Tesoro's G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBZX_the-cannery-lady_Antioch-CA.html
In the early 19th century many canneries operated throughout California. The rich agricultural and fishing areas of east Contra Costa County hosted a number of canneries and packing sheds. The picturesque Antioch waterfront was home to two canneri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBTE_lefty-gomez-field_Rodeo-CA.html
In Memory of Vernon Lefty Gomez, born Nov. 26, 1908, in Rodeo. New York Yankees pitching great from 1930-1942. Set World Series record with 6 victories and no defeats leading team to 7 pennants and 6 World Series Championships. Inducted into the B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBH8_mount-diablo_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
Mount Diablo, sacred to Native Americans who lived and worshipped there for over 5,000 years became a critical reference point for Spanish explorers in the 18th century, and American trappers and early California settlers in the 19th. In 1851 Colo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBFC_413-talbart_Martinez-CA.html
Old Town MartinezHome of Historic InterestOriginal home of Antonio and Marian Bruno Russo of Sicily. Later home to bocce champion, Gino di Tullio and wife, Mimma of Pozzuoli ItalyCirca 1900
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBEP_dedicated-to-the-founders-of-todos-santos_Concord-CA.html
{pictured above on the marker (left to right), Don Fernando Pacheco, 1818-1884; Don Salvio Pacheco, 1793-1876; Don Francisco Galindo, 1820-1891}
In 1868 Don Salvio Pacheco; his son, Don Fernando Pacheco; and his son-in-law, Don Francisco Galind…