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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYP_fourth-marine-division-memorial_Vallejo-CA.html
In honor and memory of all members of the
Fourth Marine Division
1943 thru 1945
4
Roi-Namur
Saipan
Tinian
Iwo Jima
"Where Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue"
Dedicated by the Ray Marine Chapter #31 of
Northern California
The Fourth Mari…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PY9_german-marder-and-torpedo_Vallejo-CA.html
This German Marder ("Pine Marten") and torpedo was captured during World War II and donated to Mare Island in 1947. Developed and used sparingly by the German Navy, they were used in the English Channel and Mediterranean. They were not considered …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PXK_uncle-burts-tree_Vacaville-CA.html
This famous Black Walnut tree has provided the nuts for starting over 100 walnut groves in California. It gave shade for travelers and their teams who enjoyed the Wykoff Ranch hospitality of the cool water well nearby. It is said to have been plan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HWZ_st-peters-chapel_Vallejo-CA.html
City Landmark No. 10
Dedicated on October 13, 1988
This chapel is the oldest naval chapel in the Pacific and the first interdenominational chapel in the service. Originally dedicated on October 13, 1901, this shingle style chapel was designed by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DU0_unknown-pioneer-ranchers_Vacaville-CA.html
This monument is an expression of respect for the unknown pioneer ranchers of Solano County, and their families, who rest here in a common grave—-. Dedicated by the City of Vacaville and Yerba Buena Chapter, E Clampus Vitus - April 27, 1974.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13KW_antonio-m-de-laguerra-1825-81_Benicia-CA.html
This tablet dedicated to his memory. He was State Senator 1852-1853; Mayor of Santa Barbara, Captain of California Volunteers serving in Arizona during the Civil War 1861-1865. He was a loyal member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XX_william-gordon-huff_Vacaville-CA.html
In recognition for his continuous dedication to the preservation of western history through his world - renowned artistic endeavors: for expressing his love of the Order through the sculptured likeness of the men who have labored to preserve and s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XW_suisun-city_Suisun-City-CA.html
The name Suisun, meaning "west wind" originated with the Patwin Indians. In 1850 Curtis Wilson and John Baker became the first Americans to sail to this site. They were followed a year later by Josiah Wing who erected an embarcadero, warehouse, wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHZ_gen-quandt-lane_Benicia-CA.html
In honor of native son Douglass Phillip Quandt, Major General, U.S. Army Corps.Born in this arsenal, Douglass Quandt graduated from West Point and went on to command parachute batallions in the European and Pacific Campaigns in WWII and later in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRFT_commodore-jones-point_Benicia-CA.html
Named for Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, founder of the Naval Academy and War of 1812 hero. As Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Jones landed at Monterey 1842, raising the Stars and Stripes under misapprehension of war with Mexico. From 1848 to 1850 he ag…