| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — "Holy Roller" |
| |
Presented to the City of London
by 1st Hussars, 4th June 1950
in memory of the First Hussars who fell
in two World Wars
The only tank of 6th Canadian Armoured
Regiment (1st Hussars) to complete campaign
in North-West Europe
D-Day 6th June 1944
VE-Day 8th May 1945 — Map (db m18922) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — Crimean War Cannons |
| | These cannon were used at the seige of Sebastopol, and were brought to this country after the capture of that city by the British in 1855. Sir John Carling was instrumental in procuring these three pieces for this city. This gun is a British piece. The other two are Russian. This tablet was erected by the London and Middlesex Historical Society, 1907
Restored 1987 — Map (db m18928) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — London Armouries |
| | Completed in 1905, the London Armouries is attributed to Department of Public Works architect, T. E. Fuller. It was the home of the militia units of the Royal Canadian Regiment, the First Hussars, the Royal Canadian Artillery, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Army Medical Corps.
Erected by the Historic Sites Committee of the London Public Library Board, April, 1997 — Map (db m18929) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — London South African War Memorial — 1899 - 1902 |
| | “In Honour of the Men from the London District who Fought for the Empire in South Africa, and in Memory of Those Who Fell.”
1899 - 1902
[First Panel]
Pte. D. L. Moore, R.C.R.- Feb 14th, 1900
Pte. J. A. Donegan, 26th M.Lt.I.- Feb 18th, 1900
Pte. R. Smith, 26th M.Lt.I.- Feb 18th, 1900
Pte. W. G. Adams, 7th Regt. Fus.- April 16th, 1900
Pte. F.G.W. Floyd, 7th Regt. Fus.- May 10th, 1900
Pte. E. Mullins, R.C.R.I.- June 11th, 1900
[Second Panel]
Royal . . . — Map (db m18927) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — The 1st Hussars |
| |
To the everlasting memory
of the members of
THE 1ST HUSSARS
both the living and the dead, who together with
other Canadian and Allied servicemen
participated in the glorious campaign of 1944-1945
that led to the liberation of the Netherlands.
Presented by:
The Grateful Dutch Canadians of London
May 1970
Re-dedicated June 6, 1998 by:
The Dutch Canadians Remember
Committee of 1995 — Map (db m18921) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — The British Garrison in London |
| | In one of several concentrations of British troops in Upper Canada various infantry and artillery units were stationed on a military reserve here during the mid-19th century. The garrison, which contributed significantly to the economic growth of London, was first established in 1839 to guard against border raids following the Rebellion of 1837. Although its troops were withdrawn in 1853 to serve in the Crimean War and military duties were assumed by pensioners, it was re-occupied by British . . . — Map (db m18918) |
| Ontario (Middlesex County), London — Veterans' Garden — 2005 - Year of the Veteran |
| | Dedicated November 4, 2005
to remember, honour, and celebrate
our Canadian Veterans.
May the memory of their
achievements and sacrifices
be kept alive.
This garden was made possible thanks to the generous donation by Angus and Mabe McLennan - for the love and enjoyment of Victoria Park. — Map (db m18969) |
| Ireland, Connacht (County Galway), Kilronan, Inishmore, Aran Islands — A Fighting Chance |
| | John Ridgeway [sic] & Chay Bylth
rowed the Atlantic in English Rose III
from Orleans to Kilronan, Aran,
Ireland 4th June 1966 - 3rd Sept. 1966
Na laga dia iad — Map (db m22850) |
| Ireland, Leinster (County Dublin), Dublin — Fusiliers’ Arch |
| | In memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers who fell in the South African War A.D.1899·1900
Fortissimis suis militibus hoc monumentum eblana dedicavit MCMVII
Hartshill•Ladysmith•Talana•Colenso•
Tulega Heights•Laings Nek
Fusiliers' Arch [Inscription is from the Monuments of St. Stephen's Green
marker found in the park]
The form of this arch, 12 feet in width, is that of a Roman Triumphal Arch. It stands 32 feet 6 inches high. . . . — Map (db m22470) |
| Ireland, Leinster (County Dublin), Dublin — Thomas M. Kettle — 1880 - 1916 |
| | Born in County Dublin
9th February 1880
Killed at Guinchy
9th September 1916
Poet•Essayist•Patriot
____________________
Killed at Guinchy during the Great War, September 1916.
“Died not for Flag nor King nor Emperor
But for a dream born in a herdsman's shed
And for the sacred scripture of the poor.”
The bronze bust erected in 1937, is by A.G. Power and was cast by Compagnie des Bronzes, Brussels.
[From the Monuments of St. Stephen's Green marker found in . . . — Map (db m22489) |
| United Kingdom, Kent, Walmer — Caesar’s Invasion of Britain |
| | The first Roman invasion of Britain led by Julius Caesar landed near here LV BC. — Map (db m24553) |
| Alabama (Blount County), Blountsville — Blountsville |
| |
1820-1889 seat of Blount County a county older than the State.
Named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent Andrew Jackson to aid Alabama settlers in Creek Indian War, 1812-1814. Map (db m24366) |
| Alabama (Chambers County), LaFayette — Chambers County War Memorial |
| | In memory of Chambers Co. veterans who gave their lives in following wars:
World War I [west face] (list of names)
World War II [east and south faces](list of names)
Korean and Vietnam Conflicts [north face] (lists of names) — Map (db m18163) |
| Alabama (Clay County), Ashland — Clay County Veterans Memorial |
| | Dedicated to the veterans of Clay County who so unselfishly served and to those who died in defense of their country Let it be said “We will never forget” Left Panel List of World War I, World War II and Korean War veterans Right Panel List of World War II and Vietnam War veterans — Map (db m14302) |
| Alabama (Jefferson County), Birmingham — Disabled American Veterans |
| | (Side 1)
Disabled American Veterans Formed December 25, 1920.
Birmingham Chapter No. 4 Chartered January 25, 1926.
This Memorial Dedicated To Our Military Forces And To All Who Have Given Their Blood And Lives That The Republic Might Live Forever.
How Sleep The Brave Who Sink To Rest By All Their Country's Wishes Blest!
This Tenth Day Of November Nineteen Hundred Eighty One.
(Side 2)
United States Army
Authorized By The Continental Congress June 14, 1775
* . . . — Map (db m24347) |
| Alabama (Russell County), Fort Benning — Fryar Field |
| | Named in honor of
Pvt Elmer E. Fryar
Congressional Medal of Honor
511th Parachute Infantry Regiment
United States Army — Map (db m12154) |
| Alabama (Talladega County), Talladega — USS Talladega (APA-208) — Talladega County — "The Tremblin' T" |
| | Seven Battle Stars
* * * * * * *
World War II
* Iwo Jima Operation
* Okinawa Gunto Operation
First of the 31 ship convoy with occupation troops
to dock at Yokohama on VJ Day, September 2, 1945
Korean War
* 3rd Korean Winter
* Korea, Summer-Fall (1953)
Vietnam War
* Vietnam Defense Campaign
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase II
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase III
Commissioned October 31, 1944
Struck from Naval Register September 1, 1976 . . . — Map (db m12212) |
| Arizona (Yavapai County), Prescott — John Towhey |
| |
Stone Marker:
14 Inf. N.Y.
John Towhey
Wounded
Here
1861
Plaque Attached to Stone:
-- January 1970 --
This stone with inscription of incident was originally located on the Yavapai Indian Reservation approximately 1000 yards northwest of this site.
It was donated to the Veterans Administration Center by the Yavapai Indian Tribe for viewing by the republic. — Map (db m21966) |
| California (Amador County), Sutter Creek — To Remember the Men of Amador County Who Died in The World War |
| | [There are four markers mounted on the monument; one each for World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The first three are mounted on the north side and the fourth is mounted on the south side of monument]
[World War I]
To Remember
THE MEN OF AMADOR COUNTY
Who Died in the World War
Left Column:
G. Bulaich, J.A. Cuneo, F.S. Ferrari, E.L. Flitcraft, E.F. Forbes, L. Griesback, P.W. Hamm, J.R. Hyland, A. Kretcher, G. Koprivica
Right Column:
R.E. Noce, . . . — Map (db m13421) |
| California (Calaveras County), Angels Camp — Veterans Memorial Hall |
| |
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States of America.
February 25, 1967 — Map (db m19333) |
| California (Calaveras County), Copperopolis — Copperopolis Armory |
| | Copperopolis Armory, built by public subscription in 1866 for 8,000 dollars, was used by the Union Guard for enlisting and training troops. In 1866 it was sold to the Copperopolis Armory Hall Association for 800 dollars in gold and was used for Congregational and Methodist Church services, public meetings, balls and rallies.
The property was purchased by the Mineral Lodge, I.O.O.F. in 1874 and used as a lodge until 1903. Copperopolis Community Center purchased the Armory in 1948. — Map (db m13003) |
| California (Calaveras County), Copperopolis — The Copperopolis Bell and Cannon |
| |
[Displayed at the Copperopolis Elementary School are a bell and a cannon along with their accompanying markers:]
The Bell
This bell cast in 1860, the first school in Copperopolis in 1862. The bell yoke shows repair, break probably from school fire of 1906.
The Cannon
Six pound cannon cast by Cyruss Alger & Co. in 1837. Probably came from an abandoned ship in San Francisco. Presented to the Union Guard by citizens of Copperopolis. Fired at funerals and on holidays . . . — Map (db m19793) |
| California (El Dorado County), Coloma — Coloma Greys |
| | This building, perhaps originally a livery stable, was the armory for the Coloma Greys, a local volunteer militia company. After the Greys disbanded in 1862, the building was used as a carriage house by Elias Weller, who lived in the large white house to your left. — Map (db m17222) |
| California (Humboldt County), Shelter Cove — Cape Mendocino Lighthouse |
| | Lit Dec. 1, 1868, the light from its first order Fresnel lens swept 30 miles to sea. Decommissioned in 1951, the structure slowly began to inch toward the 422’ cliff. The light was dismantled in 1998 and moved to Point Delgada, Shelter Cove by the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse Preservation Society. The lantern roof portion was airlifted by the Army National Guard. Funded during the Lincoln administration, the lighthouse is now a monument to those hardy and long-suffering keepers of the light and to . . . — Map (db m1093) |
| California (Inyo County), Independence — 349 — Camp Independence |
| | At the request of settlers, Colonel George Evans led a military expedition to this site on July 4, 1862. Hence its name “Independence”. Indian hostilities ceased and the camp closed. War again broke out in 1865 and the camp was reoccupied as Fort Independence until its abandonment in 1877. This fort made possible the early settlements in the Owens Valley.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 349
Dedicated June 13, 1981
Slim Princess Chapter No. 395
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m2954) |
| California (Kern County), Lebec — Camel Trail Terminus — Fort Tejon — California Historical Landmark |
| | Jefferson Davis, “Father of National Highways,” as Secretary of War 1853-57 sponsored the importation of 33 camels for transporting military supplies to the west coast. The camel trail survey ran from San Antonio, Texas to Fort Tejon which marks the western terminus, part of the Jefferson Davis Highway.
The army camel corps arrived at this fort in November, 1857, with Lt. Edward F. Beale in command.
Erected by
California Division,
United Daughters of the Confederacy
May 11, 1956 — Map (db m8053) |
| California (Kern County), Lebec — 283 — Don Pedro Fages |
| | In 1772, Don Pedro Fages, leaving the first written record of explorations in the south San Joaquin Valley, passed this site, traveling from San Diego to San Luis Obispo via Cajón Pass, Mojave Desert, Hughes Lake, Antelope Valley, Tejón Pass, Cañada de los Uvas (Grapevine Canyon), and Buena Vista Lake.
Dedicated
October 9, 1938
Bakersfield Parlor No.42 N.S.G.W.
El Tejon Parlor No.39, N.D.G.W.
Kern County Historical Society
Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Department of . . . — Map (db m20132) |
| California (Kern County), Lebec — 129 — Fort Tejon |
| | This military post was established by the United States Army on June 24, 1854, to suppress stock rustling and for the protection of Indians in the San Joaquin Valley. As regimental headquarters of the First Dragoons, Fort Tejón was an important military, social, and political center. Camels for transportation were introduced here in 1858. The fort was abandoned September 11, 1864. — Map (db m2605) |
| California (Marin County), Novato — Camilo Ynitia’s Adobe |
| | A shingled shed now protects the ruins of Camilo Ynitia’s adobe home from further weather damage. Dating from the late 1830’s this structure represents a period when the Wiwok were abandoning their traditional dwellings in favor of more sheltered adobe houses.
Encouraged by his friend, Mariano Vallejo, Ynitia sought and was granted title to 8,800 acres around Olompali village by the Mexican government in 1843. In addition to raising over 600 head of cattle, he cultivated grain fields and a . . . — Map (db m12105) |
| California (Mendocino County), Fort Bragg — 615 — Fort Bragg |
| | Established in this vicinity June 11, 1857 by 1st Lieutenant Horatio Gate Gibson, 3rd Artillery, later Brigadier General, US Army. Named by Gibson in honor of his former company commander, Braxton Bragg, later General, C.S.A. Abandoned in October 1864. — Map (db m10585) |
| California (Mendocino County), Fort Bragg — Fort Building |
| | The last remaining structure and once the original quartermaster’s storehouse and commissary of Fort Bragg Military Post 1857-1864, then located near Laurel and Redwood Avenues. — Map (db m10586) |
| California (Mono County), Bridgeport — "The Irwin" |
| | Presented to the town of Bridgeport by J. S. Cain in 1914. Built in 1881 by J. Renault, machinist for the Standard Co. of Bodie, Calif. This cannon was never fired. — Map (db m10323) |
| California (Mono County), Bridgeport — Mountain Warfare Training Center — U.S. Marine Corp |
| | Was established in 1951, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. One of the Corps most remote and isolated posts. The mission was providing cold weather training for Korea bound replacement personnel. The name changed to “Marine Corp Cold Weather Training Center” after the Korean conflict. In 1963, because of its expanded role, the center was re-named “Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center,” operating on a full-time basis until 1967 when it was placed on . . . — Map (db m11919) |
| California (Mono County), Lee Vining — Navy Beach |
| | During the Cold War, Mono County was home to one of many remote facilities used by the US Military to test new weapons and weapons systems. A "secret military installation" operated by the US Navy was located along the south shoreline of Mono Lake.
During the 1950's and 1960's several branches of the US Armed Forces utilized this test facility to conduct various research. Numerous top-secret exercises were actually performed here during what was called "seismic testing." However with the . . . — Map (db m20739) |
| California (Placer County), Rocklin — Rocklin Veterans Memorial |
| |
This memorial is dedicated in memory
of all the men and women from the
Rocklin area who made the sacrifice
to protect our lives and property
while serving in the Armed Forces
of the United States of America.
We stand in deep appreciation for
the liberty we enjoy and we stand
in honor of their memory.
You shall never be forgotten
We will remember
A Grateful Rocklin Community
Dedicated Nov 11, 1997 — Map (db m22992) |
| California (Sacramento County), Folsom — Folsom Veterans Memorial |
| | The Folsom Veterans Memorial honors those brave individuals who serve our country and those who have fallen in service to our country. The memorial is composed of several distinct elements.
The Flag Court pays homage to all those who have served or are serving in the various branches of the military.
The large Granite Rock bears the names of those Folsom residents that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while preserving our freedom.
The Eagle represents the pride, honor and protection . . . — Map (db m15619) |
| California (Sacramento County), Mather — F-105G “Wild Weasel” |
| | Wing Span 34 ft. 11 inches •
Length 67 ft. •
Height 20 ft. •
Speed 831 MPH •
Cruising 596 MPH •
Weight 11 Tons
First aircraft retrofitted to destroy surface-to-air missles in North Vietnam. The valiant airmen who flew these dangerous missions typified the courage of the Vietnam Veteran. In honor of those who served, we dedicate this memorial 24 May 2000. — Map (db m888) |
| California (Sacramento County), Mather — Mather Field |
| | Named for 2Lt C. S. Mather killed in 1918.
• 1918–Pilot Training School.
• 1930’s–Supply Depot.
• 1940’s–Pilot and Nav School.
• 1950’s–Nav School.
• 1960’s–SAC Bomb Wing and AF Nav/EWO Schools.
• 1993–Based closed.
• 1998–VA Clinic Started. — Map (db m889) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — California Mexican-American War Memorial |
| | In memory of the American Servicemen of Hispanic descent and all others who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy. — Map (db m15474) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — General Albert M. Winn |
| | This park is named in honor of
GENERAL ALBERT M. WINN
Founder of the Order of Native Sons of the Golden West
Born in Loudon County, Virginia, April 27th, 1810
Died in Sonoma, California, August 26th, 1883 — Map (db m13886) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — General George Wright — 1803 – 1865 |
| | 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 President Lincoln to appoint him Commander of the Pacific Coast during the Civil War. The sinking of the steamer "Brother Jonathan" off the coast of Crescent City during a violent storm claimed the General as a victim, July 30, 1865 — Map (db m10766) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — J. Holland Laidler Camp No.5 Plot |
| | J. Holland Laidler, in honor of whose memory the Camp was named, was on staff of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company’s Hospital in Sacramento prior to the commencement of the war between the United States and Spain. At the outbreak of hostilities, he joined the Hospital Corps. United States Army, and was killed in action during the Philippine insurrection, April 24, 1899, at Quinqua, Philippine Islands. He was born in Elko, Houston County, Georgia, July 11, 1876.
The Department of . . . — Map (db m12504) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — Merchant Marine Monument |
| | Dedicated to all Merchant Marine Seaman
Members of the U.S. Merchant Marines serving world wide aboard
U.S. Flag cargo ships during World War II suffered a greater
percentage of war-related deaths than did all of the
nation’s regular armed forces combined.
The Merchant Marine Seaman suffered losses of 3.4%
Of the over 200,000 serving, with 6,798 killed.
The total of all other armed services suffered losses of 1.78%.
We were granted U.S. Armed Forces Veteran status January 19, . . . — Map (db m16493) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — The Maine Memorial — Spanish War Veterans Memorial |
| | At forty minutes past nine, on the evening of the 15th of February 1898, the United States Battleship Maine was ripped by a sudden and devastating explosion, demolishing the entire forward section and sending the ship to the bottom of Havana Harbor. After 23 days of testimony and examination of the evidence, a court of inquiry found that the Maine was destroyed by the explosion of a submarine mine, which caused the subsequent explosions in two or more of the ship’s magazines.
Of the 355 . . . — Map (db m12520) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — The United States Merchant Marine |
| | Throughout history, two categories of ships, merchants and naval combatants, have carried out the world’s seagoing activities. Those of the merchant marine, known as merchantmen, carry cargo, passengers, and perform special functions during times of war. Navies have the mission of maintaining sea lanes to enable the nation’s merchant marine to move freely and safely and to prevent an enemy from doing so. In times of war, the distinction between merchantmen and fighting ships can be narrow. . . . — Map (db m16468) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — U.S.S. Sacramento – 1964 |
| | Constructed during the early years of the Viet Nam War, she was commissioned as a “Combat Supply and Auxiliary Support Ship” (AEO-1). At 793’ and 53,000 tons, she is by far the largest ship in the US Fleet to be named ”Sacramento.” With a crew of 600, she has been assigned to the Seventh Fleet and award fifteen Battle Stars. She has been dubbed a floating supermarket, holding in a single load eight million gallons of fuel, 1600 tons of ammunition, 250 tons of . . . — Map (db m16464) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — U.S.S. Sacramento 1863 – 1867 |
| | A wooden sloop, 229 feet long and with a crew of 138, she was commissioned for blockade service during the Civil War. First, she contained Confederate ships off the coast of North Carolina and later Atlantic ports in Europe. In 1865, she “bottled up” the Confederate ship Rappahannock in Calais, France and engaged the Confederate “Iron Clad” CSS Stonewall in battle off Ferrol, Spain. After the close of the Civil War, the USS Sacramento saw extensive . . . — Map (db m16470) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — U.S.S. Sacramento 1914 – 1942 — The Galloping Ghost of the China Coast |
| | Brought into service in 1914 to join the United States “Great White Fleet”, dubbed such for the sparkling white paint used on naval ships at the time, she was in service 28 years and two world wars. A 226-foot gleaming white steam gunboat with a crew of 160, she earned her many names and associations.
In Japan she was called the “Sacramento Moru”, and in Central America she was part of the “Banana Fleet.” In 1919, she served in Murmansk, Russia, . . . — Map (db m16475) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — USS California Bell Memorial |
| | [Left Side of Base Holding Bell]
Only battleship
built on the
Pacific Coast
Launched at
Mare Island
Navy Yard
Nov. 20, 1919
Ship’s bell
dedicated and
rung for the
last time by
Governor
Earl Warren
Oct. 27, 1949
[Right Side of Base Holding Bell]
World War I
Pearl Harbor
Mariana’s
Leyte Gulf
Surigao
Lincayen Gulf
Okinawa
Japan
Placed out
of commission
in reserve at
Philadelphia
Feb. 14, 1947
Third Naval
Ship so named — Map (db m14832) |
| California (Sacramento County), Sacramento — USS Sacramento (PG-19) — “The Galloping Ghost of the China Coast” — 1914 – 1946 |
| | As part of our nation’s maritime history, USS Sacramento steamed more than one-half million miles during her proud service in the United States Navy.</br>
She logged 64,000 miles convoying 483 ships through submarine-infested European waters during World War I. Moved to the Pacific in 1922, the gun boat’s presence was witnessed during the Russian and Chinese revolutions.
Called the “Galloping Ghost of the China Coast”, USS Sacramento was a positive symbol of America’s . . . — Map (db m16483) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 181 — Fremont Peak — – 11 Mile Marker - |
| | In March 1846, Jose Castro, Mexican Military Commander, ordered John C. Fremont from the country, and with Kit Carson and 60 men he moved to top of peak. Built entrenchments, raised flag and awaited attack. Bear Flag Incident and Mexican War followed. State Historical Monument
Historical Landmark No.181
Department of Public Works, Division of Highways — Map (db m15321) |
| California (San Benito County), San Juan Bautista — 181 — John Charles Fremont — 1813 – 1890 |
| | John Charles Fremont was a naturalist, explorer, scientist and Captain with the U.S. Topographical Engineers on his third expedition to the West when he camped on this mountain. His assignment was to survey, map, chart trails and find the shortest route between the East and the West for the U.S. Government.
Besides his military activities in California, Fremont is remembered for giving San Francisco’s “Golden Gate” its name; he was the military Governor of California for 50 days; . . . — Map (db m15318) |
| California (San Diego County), Escondido — An Incident of the Mexican War |
| | The Army sent from Santa Fe to occupy California was met and defeated by the Mexicans at San Pasquale. The American forces were driven upon a butte in the desert, on which there was no water and there surrounded by the Mexican forces Edward F. Beale and Kit Carson, both famous explorers of the West volunteered to get through the Mexican lines and get reinforcements from Stockton’s fleet at San Diego. They succeeded in crawling past three cordons of Mexican sentries in the night, and by hiding . . . — Map (db m12865) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — Derby Dike |
| | Until 1853 the erratic San Diego River dumped tons of debris into the harbor or poured into False Bay, now Mission Bay. At times it threatened to destroy Old Town San Diego. Lieutenant George Horatio Derby, U.S. Topographical Corps, built a dike that diverted the waters into False Bay. This was the first effort to tame the river, and one of the first U.S. Government projects in California. The river was not fully harnessed until the 1950s. — Map (db m11136) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — First Raising of U.S. Flag |
| | On this site the United States Flag was first raised in Southern California by Lt. Stephen G. Rowan U.S.N., Commanding Sailors and Marines July 29, 1846. — Map (db m13043) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — 54 — Fort Stockton |
| | Fortified briefly by Carlos Carrillo in 1838. This site became Fort Dupont (July –November 1846) after American forces took Old Town during the Mexican War. Retaken and held briefly by the Californios, it fell once more to the Americans, who renamed it Fort Stockton and used it as campaign headquarters for ending the Californio Revolt in early 1847. The Morman Battalion stayed here later that year. The post was abandoned on September 25, 1848. — Map (db m11784) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho 1542 — Ao-Navegador-Portugues — Homena-Gen.DaMarinha D-Guerra Portuguesa |
| | To the Portuguese Navigator
Joao-Rodrigues Cabrilho
A tribute from the Portuguese Navy — Map (db m12887) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — 51 — Old Point Loma Lighthouse |
| | This lighthouse built in 1854, was one of the first eight lighthouses on the Pacific Coast. It continued in use until 1891, when the new Pelican Point Lighthouse began operating. The Point Loma Lighthouse became the site of the Cabrillo National Monument in 1913. During World War II the Navy used it as a signal tower. Restored by the National Park Service in 1984, it remains as a reminder of contribution of 19th Century Lighthouse Keepers and their families to California’s maritime past. — Map (db m12881) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — 59 — San Diego Presidio Site |
| | Soldiers, sailors, Indians, and Franciscan missionaries from New Spain occupied the land at Presidio Hill on May 17, 1769 as a military outpost. Two months later, Fr. Junípero Serra established the first San Diego Mission on Presidio Hill. Officially proclaimed a Spanish Presidio on January 1, 1774, the fortress was later occupied by a succession of Mexican forces. The Presidio was abandoned in 1837 after San Diego became a pueblo. — Map (db m11134) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — Services of the Mormon Battalion |
| | The historic march of the Mormon Battalion -- -- More than 2000 miles through the wilderness -- -- was made in fulfillment of official U.S. orders. Brigham Young, Prophet – Leader of the Mormons, personally recruited these troops. The Battalion blazed the first wagon trail to the Pacific over the Southern Route, was instrumental in acquiring the vast southwestern empire for the United States; and raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time over Fort Tucson and Fort Moore. Later some . . . — Map (db m14379) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — The Church — Mission San Diego de Alcala |
| | The church is 150 feet long, 35 feet wide and 29 feet high. The church is long and narrow and because the width of the building was determined by the height of the trees available for beams. Windows were built high for protection and to prevent the walls from collapsing under the weight of the adobe. Specially treated rawhide was used to cover the window openings instead of glass.
Military operation of the Mission San Diego began in 1847 when the Mormon Volunteer Battalion of the U.S. . . . — Map (db m14517) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — The Mormon Battalion at San Diego |
| | On arriving at San Diego on January 29, 1847, soldiers of the Mormon Battalion occupied Fort Stockton on this site. They promptly began to improve this community, digging the first wells, crating the first pumps to draw water, building the first kiln in California, and used the brick to surface sidewalks, face wells, and buildings. They taught irrigation and built the first blacksmith shop and bakery. When orders came for them to leave, the citizens drew up a petition signed by every adult . . . — Map (db m14488) |
| California (San Diego County), San Diego — 257 — Women of the Mormon Battalion |
| |
[Marker located on Front of Base:
Mormon women were anxious to reach the glorious West and any means offered seemed an answer to prayer to help them on their way. When it was learned four laundresses would be allowed each of the five companies, the wives of the soldiers made application and twenty were chosen. Men who could meet the expenses were permitted to take their families. Hence nearly eighty women and children accompanied the Battalion. They endured the hardships of the . . . — Map (db m14484) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — Castillo de San Joaquin |
| | 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 fortification, Castillo de San Joaquín, was completed December 8, 1794 by José Joaquín de Arrillaga, sixth Governor of California. In 1853 United States Army engineers cut down the cliff and built Fort Point, renamed Fort Winfield Scott in 1882. This . . . — Map (db m10742) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — Fort Point |
| | Fort Point is considered one of the finest examples of military architecture in the United States and is San Francisco’s only major building constructed before the Civil War which has remained basically unchanged since it was completed and garrisoned in February 1861. Two months later the firing on Fort Sumter, South Carolina, marked the beginning of the Civil War, but the bombardment also clearly demonstrated that brick and granite fortresses could not withstand the devastating power of the . . . — Map (db m10677) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — North West Corner of Original Presidio |
| | This Tablet Marks
the North West Corner
of the Original Presidio
of San Francisco
Founded
by the Spaniards
Under Lieutenant Moraga
September 17, 1767 — Map (db m12616) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — 79 — Presidio of San Francisco |
| | 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 Wars I and II, and the Korean War, and remains a symbol of United States authority in the Pacific. — Map (db m10743) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — The Ordoñez Gun — A “War Prize” from the Philippines – 1899 |
| | The Presidio’s Ordoñez gun was originally mounted in a Spanish coastal fort at Subic Bay in the Philippines. Undamaged during the Spanish American War, the gun was captured by Filipino nationalists, who were known as “Insurrectos” by the occupying Americans.
In September 1899, a combined U.S. Army-Navy force attacked the Filipino positions at Subic Bay. This gun was reported to have been destroyed by shellfire from the American cruiser USS Charleston. Some historians . . . — Map (db m12619) |
| California (San Francisco City and County), San Francisco — War in the Philippines — The Spanish-American War, The Philippine-American War, and the Presidio — 1898 – 1902 |
| | On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. The immediate causes were America’s support of Cuba’s ongoing struggle against Spanish rule and the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. This was the first overseas war fought by the United States, with campaigns in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. br>
On May 18, 1898, the Spanish fleet guarding the Philippine Islands was defeated by the U.S. Navy under the command of Commodore George Dewey. . . . — Map (db m12620) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Manteca — Liberty Plot |
| | Dedicated to the boys
Who Fought Overseas
— In 1917 — — Map (db m19532) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Ripon — Ripon World War II Memorial |
| | In Honor of
Ripon High School Students
KIA World War II
Radomir Kilak • Henry Bouma • Raymond Clifton • Lyman Fulton • Billy Haller • Jack Harp • John Kamps • Paul Madsen • Oscar Poelstra • Carl Peterson • Viggo Peterson • John Smit • John Van Andel • Harmon Tornga
In Memory of all
World War II Veterans
Ched K. Kolak
Donor
Betty Saletta
Sculptor — Map (db m19522) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 513 — John Brown — (California’s Paul Revere) |
| | In 1846, during American conquest of California, John Brown, nicknamed “Juan Flaco,” rode from Los Angeles to San Francisco in four days to warn Commodore Stockton of the siege of Los Angeles. As a result, troops were sent and the city secured. This 'Paul Revere of California,' lived in Stockton from 1851 to 1859, and is buried in the former Citizen's Cemetery near this site. — Map (db m16011) |
| California (San Mateo County), Redwood City — 816 — Union Cemetery |
| | Union Cemetery's name reflects the controversy that erupted in the Civil War, three years after the cemetery's beginnings in 1859. Pro- and anti- slavery feelings ran high in California, and the founders of the cemetery strongly opposed the secessionist sentiment that threatened the nation's unity. Because of a controversy over the cemetery's ownership, the state enacted its first cemetery legislation, although its provisions did not affect Union Cemetery. The law of 1859 allowed for the . . . — Map (db m3296) |
| California (San Mateo County), San Bruno — First Shipboard Landing |
| | On 18 January 1911, EUGENE ELY flew a Curtis Pusher biplane from this location, Tanforan Park, and landed on a wooden platform constructed aboard the Navy Cruiser USS Pennsylvania anchored in the San Francisco Bay. The first shipboard landing, an event of international impact, contributed significantly to the development of Naval aviation. — Map (db m18414) |
| California (Santa Clara County), Santa Clara — 260 — Santa Clara Campaign Treaty Site |
| | After an armed confrontation on January 2, 1847, and a truce meeting the following day, Marine Captain Ward Marston, commander of the United States expeditionary force, and Francisco Sánchez, leader of the Mexican-Californian ranchers, agreed to a treaty here on January 7. U.S. forces were to recognize the rights of Californians and end seizures of their property.
— Map (db m2626) |
| California (Shasta County), Anderson — Fort Reading |
| | Located 80 rods north.
Established May 26, 1852
by Co, E 2nd Infantry U.S.A.
Evacuated June 1867.
Marked by
U.S. Army April 6, 1934
Sponsored by Shasta Historical Society — Map (db m10296) |
| California (Shasta County), Fall River Mills — Captain Dick and Richard Pugh |
| | In Commemoration of
Captain Dick and Richard Pugh
The 1850's saw tension and turmoil between the early settlers and the native peoples of the Fall River Valley.
Richard Pugh, a native of Wales, was chosen by Lt. George Crook to be his guide when he and his company were sent to Fall River Valley in 1857. In October 1857 Lt. Crook was transferred to the Klamath Area in Northern California. He asked his guide, Dick Pugh, to remain in the Fall River Valley and help to complete the . . . — Map (db m10287) |
| California (Shasta County), Fall River Mills — Fort Crook |
| | In Commemoration of
Fort Crook
Established July 1, 1857 by Lieut. George Crook and Command for the protection of the immigrants and settlers. Later occupied by Capt John W Gardner and Capt McGregor.
The bounderies of this fort were designated as one mile in every direction from the flag pole.
Abandoned June 1, 1869 — Map (db m10288) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — 176 — 1849 - Benicia Arsenal – 1964 |
| | On this historic site for more than a century military history was written. The loyalty, courage, and devotion of the military and the civilian who served their country here furnished material for a brilliant page in the saga of the far west. What we say here – will like autumn leaves, soon fall and fade away. What they did here will live forever. As the final curtain falls on the 115th anniversary of the founding of Benicia Arsenal, a grateful nation salutes you. — Map (db m16297) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — Antonio M. De LaGuerra 1825 – ‘81 |
| | 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 Vitus. — Map (db m16368) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — 177 — Benicia Barracks Site |
| | [Marker read:]
Benicia Barracks, established on April 30, 1849 and organized by Brevet Lt. Col. Silas Casey, 2nd U.S. Infantry, was the U.S. Army headquarters for the Department of the Pacific from 1851-1857. Also known as the 'Post near Benicia,' it remained a garrison installation until 1898. The post hospital, built in 1856, is the only remaining structure associated with the original Barracks. The Barracks became part of the Benicia Arsenal, which closed in 1964. — Map (db m16296) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — Camel Barns — Built in 1853 and 1854 Cost $10,000 and $12,000 |
| | These finely crafted sandstone buildings were originally constructed for use as warehouses. They gained their name and fame, however, during a brief period in 1863-64 when they were used to stable a herd of camels imported by the U.S. Army for transportation in the American desert. — Map (db m16301) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — Clock Tower — Built in 1859 |
| | The first stone fortress in the far west. Originally had two towers, but following an accidental explosure in 1912, it was rebuilt with only one tower and the present clock was installed. Buring the building’s history, it has served as a chapel, munitions depot, and as a National Guard Armory. — Map (db m16305) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — Founders of Benicia — 1847 |
| | . . . — Map (db m16360) |
| California (Solano County), Benicia — Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet — The Fleet |
| | 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 could be activated to meet shipping requirements during national emergencies. During World War II, over 3000 commercial type ships were built by the Maritime Commission to support the Allied war effort. After the war, those ships that could not be . . . — Map (db m10794) |
| California (Solano County), Rio Vista — Veterans of Foreign Wars |
| |
In memory of veterans
in the service of our
country who gave of their
lives that we might live free
30 May 1994
Rio Vista Post 11389
{Veterans' names on marker listed below:}
Frank L. Kroutch, Cartland L. Lent, Louis L. Silva, John E. Gomez, Harold Jessee, William L. Peters, Bobby Weiss, Wilbur Hilderbrand, James Tuinstra, Oscar P. Cardoza, Daniel Caldeira, William C. Gomez, Alvie C. Wyatt, William H. Hechtman, and Adam G. Kinser. — Map (db m17188) |
| California (Sonoma County), Sonoma — 667 — Nash-Patton Adobe |
| | This house was built by H.A. Green in 1847. Here John H. Nash was taken prisoner by Lieut. William T. Sherman in July 1847 for refusing to relinquish his post as Alcalde to Lilburn W. Boggs. It was restored in 1931 by Zolita Bates, Great Granddaughter of Nancy Patton Adler, who lived here after her marriage in 1848 to Lewis Adler, Pioneer Merchant of San Francisco and Sonoma. — Map (db m15261) |
| California (Sonoma County), Sonoma — 7 — Raising of the Bear Flag Monument |
| | This Monument was erected by the Native Sons of the Golden West and the State of California to commemorate the raising of the Bear Flag on this spot June 14, 1846 by the Bear Flag Party and their declaration of freedom of California from Mexican rule. On July 9, 1846 the Bear Flag was hauled down and the American Flag here raised in its place by Lieutenant Joseph W. Revere, U.S.A., who was sent to Sonoma from San Francisco by Commander John D. Montgomery of the U.S. Sloop of War . . . — Map (db m15268) |
| California (Sonoma County), Sonoma — 501 — Salvador Vallejo Adobe |
| | Home of Captain Salvador Vallejo. He was the brother of General Mariano G. Vallejo, Sonoma’s founder. Built by Indian labor, 1836 – 1846. Occupied by Captain Vallejo and family until Bear Flag Party seized Sonoma, June 14, 1846.
Cumberland College, Presbyterian Co-Educational Boarding School, located here1858 – 1864. — Map (db m15256) |
| California (Sonoma County), Sonoma — 316 — Sonoma Barracks |
| | Erected in 1836 by General H. G. Vallejo. Headquarters of Bear Flag Party which on June 14, 1846 proclaimed a “California Republic” and raised the Bear Flag on Sonoma’s Plaza. Twenty three days later, July 7, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat, representing the United States Government, took possession of California. In April 1847, Stevenson’s regiment, Company “G” U.S.A. occupied the barracks. — Map (db m15283) |
| California (Tuolumne County), Tuolumne — Blue Star Memorial By-Way |
| | A tribute to the Armed Forces of America. — Map (db m6813) |
| Colorado (Costilla County), Fort Garland — Fort Garland |
| | This memorial is the
property of the State of Colorado
———
Fort Garland
United States military outpost
to protect settlers from
hostile Indians. Named for
Brig. Gen. John Garland
Commander of this district in 1858 Established 1858. Abandoned 1883
Commanded by Col. Kit Carson 1866-7
———
Erected by
the State Historical Society of Colorado
from
The Mrs. J. N. Hall Foundation
and by
The . . . — Map (db m22731) |
| Colorado (La Plata County), Breen — [Old] Fort Lewis College |
| | Originated on the site of a U.S. Cavalry post established in 1880 at Hesperus. From 1891 until 1956 the old fort was operated as an Indian school, a vocational high school and a junior college.
The first president of the college was Charles Dale Rea. It was chiefly through his aggressive leadership that the college was reconstructed here in 1956.
In 1962 it became a liberal arts college operating on a trimester program and offering work leading to the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. — Map (db m22765) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Bethel — In Memory of All Bethel Veterans |
| | This monument is dedicated to the brave men and women of the town of Bethel who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully served their country. We honor and express gratitude for their courage and the sacrifices they made to keep America a free nation. The contributions of our veterans will never be forgotten. The preservation of peace and freedom for generations to come, rests not just with our veterans, but in the hands of out youth. Dedicated on the 21st of May 2000 — Map (db m21234) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Brookfield — Brookfield Veterans Monument |
| | Dedicated to the Men and Women of Brookfield who Served in our Country’s Armed Service in Defense Of our Freedom — Map (db m21230) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Danbury — Soldiers and Sailors Memorial |
| | [ Inscribed around the bronze base ]
Dedicated to the Soldiers and Sailors of Danbury 1776 1861 1898 1917 Donald E. Curran SC — Map (db m22785) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Battle of Westport Commemoration |
| | To commemorate the battle fought on and
near this point between the British forces
and the American Patriots, April 28, 1777.
Ordnance presented by U.S. Government and erected July 4, 1901 — Map (db m22556) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Compo Beach — Qui Transtulit Sustinet |
| | One Mile South At
Compo Beach
2000 British Troops
Landed April 25, 1777
For Raid on Danbury — Map (db m21244) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — First Engagement |
| | Here occurred the first engagement between the Continentals and the British Troops when they invaded Connecticut, April - 25 - 1777 — Map (db m21360) |
| Connecticut (Fairfield County), Westport — Minuteman — Jennings Trail |
| | To Commemorate the
heroism of the Patriots
who defended their
country when the British
invaded this State April 25-
1777. General David Wooster
Colonel Abraham Gould
and more than one hundred
Continentals fell in the
engagements commencing
at Danbury and closing on
Compo Hill — Map (db m21538) |
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