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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RJ_pleyto_Bradley-CA.html
Located along the south bank of the San Antonio River it was at the junction of Pleyto Road and the road to Bradley. The town of Pleyto now lies under the waters of Lake San Antonio. As early as 1796, the area was known as Pleito or El Pleito. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RH_lockwood_Lockwood-CA.html
On July 8, 1885, Lair Patterson applied for new post office located 7 miles south-east of Jolon and asked that it be named Lockwood Post Office. While records in the National Archives do not show the reason for his selection, it has been assumed b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RG_jose-mario-gil-adobe_King-City-CA.html
This historical property was placed on the National Register of historic places on June 7, 1974. Please do not damage or in any way deface this property. Violator Will Be Prosecuted US Government Property
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RF_de-anza-expedition-1775-1776_King-City-CA.html
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition near this site - the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17RE_wind-power_King-City-CA.html
"The mouth of this valley opens into Monterey Bay, like a funnel, and the northwest wind from the Pacific draws up through this heated flue with terrible force. Sometimes the wind would nearly sweep us from our mules - it seemed nothing could stan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17PD_salinas-valley-cookwagon-c-1888-cookwagon_King-City-CA.html
Salinas Valley Cookwagon, c1888Originally owned by Paul Talbot, this cookwagon was used on the Henry Dunphy Ranch, now the Salinas Land Co. The Smart brothers purchased the wagon in the 1930's and used it into the 1940's. Under the direction of To…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17PB_la-gloria-schoolhouse_King-City-CA.html
La Gloria School was first organized in 1873. The present schoolhouse was built in 1887 and remained in continuous use until 1960. Orginally (sic) located southeast of Gonzales, the schoolhouse was move to San Lorenzo Park in 1980. La Gloria Schoo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17PA_the-hacienda_Jolon-CA.html
Designed by Julia Morgan, ArchitectForWilliam Randolph Hearst Completed 1950Placed on the National Register Of Historic PlacesDecember 2, 1977
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17OS_padre-florencio-ibanez_Soledad-CA.html
As the only resident padre, he devotedly served at Mission Soledad for 15 years until his death November 26, 1818. He is the only priest buried at this mission.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17OQ_jose-joaquin-de-arrillaga_Soledad-CA.html
Known affectionately as "Papa" by his soldiers, companions and friends, he served twice as governor of California under Spanish rule. Upon his death in 1814 he was, at his request, garbed in the Franciscan habit and buried in the mission church.
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