Sloat's Landing Marker

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Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sloat's Landing

By James King, July 7, 2012

1. Sloat's Landing Marker

Inscription. On this spot on July 7, 1846, U.S. Marines and Sailors landed and raised the American flag over the Custom House which stands before you. Mexico and the United States were at war. American forces landing in Monterey claimed 600,000 square miles for the United States.

Location. 36° 36.215′ N, 121° 53.608′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from Olivier Street. Click for map. This marker is set in the pavers of a normally closed (plaza) portion of Oliver street between the Custom House and Fisherman's Wharf. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Original Flagstaff (a few steps from this marker); Old Fisherman's Wharf (a few steps from this marker); The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Customhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Harbor (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Crescent Brand Sardine Company (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Monterey.

Re-Enactment of the Raising of the Stars & Stripes Over the Custom House Photo, Click for full size

By Marcia Skelton, July 7, 2012

2. Re-Enactment of the Raising of the Stars & Stripes Over the Custom House

Sloat's landing is commemorated annually with a re-enactment of the event. The marker can actually be seen in the plaza pavers between the Marine and the flag pole.

Commodore Sloat Coming Ashore Photo, Click for full size

By Marcia Skelton, July 7, 2012

3. Commodore Sloat Coming Ashore

Sloat's Landing Celebration 2012 Photo, Click for full size

By James King, July 7, 2012

4. Sloat's Landing Celebration 2012

Audience with members of the Parks Department, The Native Daughters of the Golden West and Native Sons of the Golden West (among others) in the foreground. Commodore Sloat, on the far right, observes the raising of the flag.

Early Postcard Image of the Custom House Photo, Click for full size

5. Early Postcard Image of the Custom House

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2012, by James King of San Miguel, California. 5. submitted on October 1, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.