Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Captain Joseph R. Walker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2016

1. Captain Joseph R. Walker Marker

Inscription. This monument erected in honor of his contributions as a soldier, mountain man, and explorer who through his efforts and those of his breed such as Jim Bridger, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Jedediah Smith, helped explore and open the way to the West. There are many areas through the West that bear the Walker name due to his efforts. Capt. Walker is buried in this cemetery.

Erected 1988 by E Clampus Vitus, Joaquin Murrieta Chapter No. 13.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 38° 1.08′ N, 122° 8.7′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker can be reached from Carquinez Scenic Drive near Talbart Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Carquinez Scenic Drive, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Rankin (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Hook Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Family of Don Ignacio Martinez (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Joseph R. Walker

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); God's Acre (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named James Rankin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Anti-Aircraft W.W. II Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.

More about this marker. This marker is located in Alhambra Cemetery. Pick up a key at the Martinez Police Department.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2016

2. Captain Joseph R. Walker Marker

The marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.