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The Squatters Riot
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By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008 | |
| | | 1. The Squatters Riot Marker | | |
Inscription. In the street, at the corner of Fourth and J,
on Aug. 14, 1850, settlers were confronted
by the Mayor and the Sheriff. The fatalities
that day and the next ended
THE SQUATTERS RIOTS
[Column 1]
Hardin Bigelow, Mayor
J. W. Woodland, Assessor
Joseph McKinney, Sheriff
[Column 2]
James Maloney, Squatter
Jesse Morgan, Squatter
Three Others, Squatter
Erected 1982 by New Helvetia Chapter No.5, E. Clampus Vitus, August 7, 1982.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 38° 34.943′ N, 121° 30.097′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker can be reached from J Street near 4th Street, on the right. Click for map. Marker is mounted on the California Fruit Building facing J Street. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. George Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Central Pacific’s Other Big Four (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express (about 800 feet away, in a direct line); a different marker also named The Pony Express (about 800 feet away); B.F. Hastings Bank Building (about 800 feet away); Old Sacramento (about 800 feet away); Sacramento Engine Company No. 3 (approx. 0.2 miles away); New England Seed Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Sacramento.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008 | |
| | | 2. The Squatters Riot Marker | | |
Also see . . . Joseph McKinney – End of Watch August 14, 1850. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
Additional comments.
1. The Squatters Riots
Gold Rush newcomers are unhappy about Sutter's land titles and the result are the "Squatter's Riots. " The climax of these riots is a gun fight at the corner of 4th and J Streets in Sacramento. Victims of these riots include both the city's sheriff and mayor.
Source: Sacramento History Online – TimeLine 1850 (http://www.sacramentohistory.org/resources_timeline.html#4079) — Submitted December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. |
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By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008 | |
| | | 3. The California Fruit Building | | 4th Street view of building. Marker is located on J Street side of building - off photo to the right | | |
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By Syd Whittle | |
| | | 5. Joseph H. McKinney Marker | Sheriff McKinney was originally buried at the New Helvetia Cemetery, but was later re-interred at East Lawn Memorial Park.
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,436 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 5. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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