Lockwood in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lockwood
CA. 93932
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 21, 2013
1. Lockwood Marker
Inscription.
Lockwood. CA. 93932. On July 8, 1885, Lair Patterson applied for new post office located 7 miles south-east of Jolon and asked that it be named Lockwood Post Office. While records in the National Archives do not show the reason for his selection, it has been assumed by most local historians that he did so to honor Belva Ann Lockwood who was the first woman nominated for President of the United States. She was nominated twice, first in 1884 and then in 1888. The Lockwood office was authorized July 23, 1888 with Lair Patterson as the first postmaster., Today Lockwood is the blend of farming land, vineyards and cattle raising pastures. With its 18 inch average rainfall (from November thru April) and around 100°F sunny summer days, it is ideal place for many locals who call Lockwood home.
On July 8, 1885, Lair Patterson applied for new post office located 7 miles south-east of Jolon and asked that it be named Lockwood Post Office. While records in the National Archives do not show the reason for his selection, it has been assumed by most local historians that he did so to honor Belva Ann Lockwood who was the first woman nominated for President of the United States. She was nominated twice, first in 1884 and then in 1888. The Lockwood office was authorized July 23, 1888 with Lair Patterson as the first postmaster.
Today Lockwood is the blend of farming land, vineyards and cattle raising pastures. With its 18 inch average rainfall (from November thru April) and around 100°F sunny summer days, it is ideal place for many locals who call Lockwood home.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1974.
Location. 35° 56.22′ N, 121° 4.95′ W. Marker is in Lockwood, California, in Monterey County. Marker is at the intersection of Jolon Road and Lockwood-Jolon Road, on the right when traveling west on Jolon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67997 Jolon Road, Lockwood CA 93932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within
More about this marker. This marker is on the front of the Lockwood Store.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 21, 2013
2. Lockwood Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
3. Lockwood Store and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
