Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule
Los Pobladores
— The Founders of the City of Los Angeles —
Lara · Mesa · Moreno · Rosas · Camero · Rosas · Navarro · Villavicencio · Rodriguez · Quintero · Vanegas
Lara · Mesa · Moreno · Rosas · Camero · Rosas · Navarro · Villavicencio · Rodriguez · Quintero · Vanegas
Con anterioridad a 1850, el jefe ejecutivo del pueblo era el alcalde, quien presidía el ayuntamiento (council) y tenía funciones tanto de alcalde como de juez, Alpheus P. Hodges, un médico, fue elegido como el primer Alcalde de Los Angeles, prestando sus servicios en 1850-1851. Tenía funciones tanto de Alcalde como de Forense del Condado. El cargo de Alcalde y el Ayuntamiento Público se establecieron cuando se incorporó la ciudad in 1850.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 34° 3.411′ N, 118° 14.32′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from Olvera Street just east of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founders of El Pueblo de Los Angeles (a few steps from this marker); The Original Pueblo of Los Angeles (a few steps from this marker); Christine Sterling (a few steps from this marker); First Gas Service in Southern California (a few steps from this marker); Los Angeles Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Olvera Street Cross (a few steps from this marker); Simpson/Jones Building (a few steps from this marker); Camero (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. It is embedded in the sidewalk at the edge of the plaza.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,263 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.