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

Custom House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

1. Custom House Marker

Inscription. The oldest government building in California. The American flag was raised at this site on July 7, 1846, claiming California as part of the United States.
First Brick House * Left at Wooden Flag Pole
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1845.

Location. 36° 36.186′ N, 121° 53.603′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, on the left when traveling north. The Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail is a foot/bicycle path that parallels the Monterey Bay waterfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monterey Customhouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Custom House (a few steps from this marker); Monterey Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Original Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); Sloat's Landing (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Monterey Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fisherman's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Custom House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

2. Custom House and Marker

Monterey Customhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

3. Monterey Customhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 7, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.