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

Eugene Sherwood

1828 - 1912

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

1. Eugene Sherwood Marker

Inscription.
Born in London, England, graduate of Eton College, Captain in British Army and a London barrister. Arrived in San Francisco in 1856 as representative of a land purchasing group. Donated land in Salinas for railroad, churches, schools, streets, and this sixty acre Sherwood Park.

Dedicated May 11, 1972
Aleli Parlor No. 102, Native Daughters of the Golden West
Santa Lucia Parlor No. 97, Native Sons of the Golden West

Erected 1972 by Aleli Parlor No. 102, Native Daughters of the Golden West; Santa Lucia Parlor No. 97, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1972.

Location. 36° 41.656′ N, 121° 39.104′ W. Marker is in Salinas, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on North Main Street north of Iris Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salinas CA 93906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The First and Second Filipino Infantry Regiments U.S. Army (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salinas Temporary Detention Center (approx.

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¼ mile away); Baldwin Locomotive Class S – 10 Engine 1237 (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Salinas Railway Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); Southern Pacific Caboose # 726 (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Oldest Home in Salinas (approx. 1.1 miles away); Historic Harvey House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bataan Park (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salinas.

Regarding Eugene Sherwood. The marker is mounted on a stone monument on the lawn in front of some trees directly in front of the box office for the Salinas Sports Complex ("Home of the California Rodeo") that is part of Sherwood Park.
In 1872 the Monterey County Agricultural Association constructed a racetrack, grandstand, stables, bar and restaurant on 69.4 acres donated by Eugene Sherwood and Richard Hellman of San Francisco, to the City of Salinas, with the proviso that a fair and races be held at least every two years; otherwise the property would revert to the former owners. In 1875 the park hosted three days of horse racing and in that year the Monterey Fair Association was incorporated. In 1878 the name

Eugene Sherwood Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

2. Eugene Sherwood Marker - Wide View

The marker is located on the grounds of the Salinas Sports Complex, which has been the home of the California Rodeo since 1911. During the Second World War, the California Rodeo grounds served as an assembly and processing center for ethnic Japanese prior to their relocation to internment camps, from April 27th to July 4, 1942. Later that year the Rodeo grounds were used by the US Army VII Corps, serving as the housing and training grounds for the First Filipino Infantry Regiment.

of the park was changed to Sherwood Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,387 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on February 2, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.