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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YJ_rancho-los-putos_Vacaville-CA.html
This is the site of Rancho Los Putos of 10 square leagues granted in 1845 by Governor Pio Pico granted to Juan Felipe Pe?a and Manuel Cabeza Vaca. The Pe?a Adobe, erected here in 1842, is still owned by the descendants of the Pena-Vaca families. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6Y1_suisun-bay-reserve-fleet_Benicia-CA.html
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), owned and operated by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Established by the Merchant Ship Act of 1946, NDRF serves as a reserve which c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6XN_labor-day-celebration_Jackson-CA.html
On this site in 1905, a double jack drilling contest took place. A 31 ½ inch hole was drilled in this granite in 15 minutes. The contest was won by Matt Thomas & Pete Vasilovich.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6XI_mark-hopkins_Sacramento-CA.html
Some 350 tons of Rocky Mountain Red Granite form the sarchophas that entombs the remains this Forty-Niner who ultimately became one of the "Big Four" in railroad history and Treasurer of the Central Pacific Railroad Company. This monstrous vault t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6XF_margaret-rhodes-crocker_Sacramento-CA.html
The donation of her late husband's art collection to the city in 1885 gave Sacramento the first and finest art gallery west of the Mississippi. Other philanthropic gestures during her lifetime, which included generous support of the Protestant Orp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6XC_general-george-wright_Sacramento-CA.html
A graduate of West Point, his gallantry on the fields of battle earned him commendations; from the Seminole War in Florida, to the Mexican War, to the Indian Campaign in the Pacific Northwest. His unwavering loyalty to the Union would prompt Presi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WU_native-sons-hall_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
In 1851 first building to be erected on south part of site, was Hanford and Downs General Store. That stores Liberty flag pole, marked center of incorporated town, 1854. In 1865, most of building destroyed by fire. Purchased in 1875 by Giovanni B.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WT_presidio-of-san-francisco_San-Francisco-CA.html
Formally established on September 17, 1776, the San Francisco Presidio has been used as a military headquarters by Spain, Mexico, and the United States. It was a major command post during the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WS_castillo-de-san-joaquin_San-Francisco-CA.html
The first ship to enter San Francisco Bay, the San Carlos (Captain Ayala), dropped anchor off this point August 5, 1775. Lieutenant-Colonel Don Juan Bautista de Anza planted the cross on Cantil Blanco (White Cliff) March 28, 1776. The first fortif…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WJ_old-emigrant-road_Bear-Valley-CA.html
This Sierra Crossing used by Jedediah Smith 1821 - Major John Ebbetts 1850 - Snowshoe Thompson 1856-76 - Gold Seekers 1850's. Old road left Carson Pass Road in Hope Valley, crossed Border Ruffian Pass to Hermit Valley, Pacific Summit and through B…
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