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By Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013
Lynching of the Convicts Marker
201 ► California, Inyo County, Bishop — Lynching of the Convicts —
On U.S. 395, on the right when traveling north.
Near this location, on Oct. 1, 1871, escaped convicts Moses Black and Leander Morton were lynched by vigilantes to avenge the killing of Robert Morrison, a well liked Wells Fargo agent from Benton. Morrison was a member of the sheriff's posse who . . . — — Map (db m72571) HM
202 ► California, Inyo County, Death Valley National Park — 441 — Burned Wagons Point —
On U.S. 190, on the right when traveling east.
Near this monument, Jayhawker group of Death Valley Forty-Niners, gold seekers from middle west, who entered Death Valley in 1849 seeking short route to mines of Central California, burned their wagons, dried the meat of some oxen and, with . . . — — Map (db m89481) HM
203 ► California, Inyo County, Death Valley National Park, Panamint Valley — Rogers Pass — El. 7160 —
On Pleasant Canyon road 12 miles east of Ballarat.
William Manley & John Rogers crossed this pass on the way to get supplies for 49ers trapped in Death Valley. Later, as they led the Bennett & Arcane families to safety, they came here to view the land ahead. Looking back, one said . . . — — Map (db m260617) HM
204 ► California, Inyo County, Trona — Fish Canyon —
On Slate Range Road, on the left when traveling north.
The escape trail where Manley & Rodgers led the Bennett & Arcane families to safety from Death Valley in Feb 1850. ←Brier's Silent Sepulchre Fish's Gravesite, 1 mile. — — Map (db m174570) HM
205 ► California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Livermore and Chester Store —
On Chester Avenue at 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chester Avenue.
Site of Livermore and Chester Store, first business establishment in Bakersfield, an adobe structure built in 1865. Purchased by H. H. Fish in 1886. Destroyed in the fire of 1889. Rebuilt in 1890. — — Map (db m55119) HM
206 ► California, Kern County, Lebec — 129 — Fort Tejon —
On Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5.
This military post was established by the United States Army on June 24, 1854, to suppress stock rustling and for the protection of Indians in the San Joaquin Valley. As regimental headquarters of the First Dragoons, Fort Tejón was an important . . . — — Map (db m117523) HM
207 ► California, Kern County, Lebec — Peter Lebeck —
Near Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5, on the right when traveling south.
Killed by a bear October 17, 1837. In memory of a pioneer of whom only conjecture can speak. — — Map (db m83563) HM
208 ► California, Kern County, Lost Hills — James Dean —
On Highway 46, on the left when traveling west.
James Dean made his last stop at this corner on Sept. 30th, 1955. The young actor died in a car crash a short time later while enroute to Salinas for an auto race. Althouh he appeared in only 3 films, James Dean remains a legend. — — Map (db m228036) HM
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209 ► California, Kern County, Maricopa — 485 — Lakeview Gusher No.1 — California Historical Landmark —
On Petroleum Club Road 0.5 miles north of Kerto Road, on the left when traveling north.
America's most spectacular gusher blew in here on March 14, 1910. Initially 18,000 barrels per day, the flow later reached an uncontrolled peak of 100,000 barrels per day, completely destroying the derrick. This Union Oil Company well produced nine . . . — — Map (db m54267) HM
210 ► California, Kern County, Taft — Lakeview Gusher #1 —
On Petroleum Club Road 0.5 miles north of Kerto Road, on the left when traveling north.
On March 15, 1910, at a depth of 2,225 feet, Lakeview #1 blew in. Union Oil was the Producer*. Flowing at an estimated rate of 18,000 barrels a day, the oil demolished the derrick. Sand covered the engine house and bunkhouses. Men . . . — — Map (db m286402) HM
211 ► California, Kern County, Tehachapi — America's 250th Anniversary — Tehachapi City Council 2026 —
On Tehachapi, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated on the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, in honor of all Americans whose labor laid the foundation for our prosperity. May their legacy inspire future generations to embrace opportunity, cultivate community, and pursue the . . . — — Map (db m309966) WM
212 ► California, Kern County, Tehachapi — The Great Flood of 1932 and Engine No. 3834 —
On Woodford-Tehachapi Road, on the left when traveling east.
On September 30th torrential rains flooded Tehachapi Creek, undermining the tracks under Santa Fe Engine No. 3834 which was waiting out the storm about ½ mile east of Woodford Station. The engine disappeared into the raging water below. It remained . . . — — Map (db m202039) HM
213 ► California, Lassen County, Susanville — Larry Griffith —
On Shoreline Highway near Court Street.
Lassen County Deputy Sheriff Larry Griffith was killed in the line of duty March 2, 1995 On that date, Deputies Larry Griffith, Henry Mahan, William Freitas and Wayne Aldridge were on duty on the Madeline Plains and were . . . — — Map (db m87781) HM
214 ► California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest — 514 — Pomona Water Power Plant
On Mount Baldy Road 3 miles north of Mountain Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The first hydro-electric installation in California for long-distance transmission of alternating current at high voltage was built in 1892 on San Antonio Creek below this spot by the San Antonio Light and Power Company organized by Dr. Cyrus . . . — — Map (db m149504) HM
215 ► California, Los Angeles County, Compton — 718 — First United States Air Meet —
On Wilmington Avenue north of Curtiss Street, on the right when traveling north.
About one half mile southeast of this spot, on Dominguez Hill in historic Rancho San Pedro, the first Air Meet in the United States was held during January 10-20, 1910. Subsequently, this area has evolved into one of the world's leading . . . — — Map (db m50979) HM
216 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Montrose — National Flag Week — "It All Started In Montrose" — Montrose, California, Birthplace of National Flag Week —
On Honolulu Avenue at Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Honolulu Avenue.
Montrose merchants Bill Bailey and Vito Cannella dreamed of establishing a "It all started in Montrose" National Week of Recognition to honor the American flag. Supported by the Rotary Club, the movement gained national appeal, and, in 1966, . . . — — Map (db m218223) HM
217 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Chinatown — Dr. Sun Yat-Sen —
Near Broadway north of College Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, founding father of the Republic of China, was born on November 12, 1866. One of the greatest figures in China's long history, he not only gave the republic its physical being but also provided the nation with the Three . . . — — Map (db m219287) HM
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218 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Tommy Lasorda —
Near Vin Scully Avenue east of Stadium Way.
Thomas Charles Lasorda, Los Angeles, N.L., 1977-1996. One of baseball's most engaging personalities and a great ambassador for his sport. Managed Dodgers with an impenetrable passion, claiming to "bleed Dodger blue.” In his 47th . . . — — Map (db m186815) HM
219 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — Christopher Street West —
On North McCadden Place at Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North McCadden Place.
On June 28, 1970 The First Gay Pride Parade in Los Angeles stepped off from this corner. The City of Los Angeles closed Hollywood Boulevard for the Parade which was the first such action in America. The organizers of the Event were . . . — — Map (db m257821) HM
220 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Hollywood — LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles —
On North McCadden Place at Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North McCadden Place.
On June 28, 1970, the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles proudly gathered here in Hollywood to take part in the world's first legally permitted Pride Parade. As we look toward the next 50 years of progress, we honor Christopher Street West . . . — — Map (db m257822) HM
221 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Miracle Mile — 170 — Hancock Park — La Brea Pits —
On Wilshire Boulevard at Curson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wilshire Boulevard.
Presented to the citizens of Los Angeles County in December 1916 by Captain Allan Hancock with a request that the scientific features be preserved. First historic reference to the tar pools recorded in the diary of Gaspar de Portolá on August . . . — — Map (db m126874) HM
222 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — Armenian History Timeline —
Near Mission Hills Road 0.2 miles west of Indian Hills Road.
In the beginning was the land of Armenia and the kingdom of Pakradouni, Ani. And Ani became Volga. And Volga became Crimea. And Crimea became Don. And Don became the Republic of Armenia. And the Armenian became a citizen of the . . . — — Map (db m217685) HM
223 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, North Hills — National Day of Remembrance — Oklahoma City Federal Building —
On Audie Murphy Drive just north of George S. Patton Jr Drive, on the right when traveling north.
May 19, 1995, 9:02 A.M. In honor of Victims and Survivors of the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building, April 19, 1995, 9:02 A.M. — — Map (db m163222) HM
224 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Pedro — USS Iowa (BB-61) — Turret 2 Explosion —
On Harbor Blvd. at 1st Street on Harbor Blvd..
On April 19, 1989, a powder explosion occurred in Turret 2 while IOWA was conducting peace-time gunnery drills off the island of Viesques, Puerto Rico. Preparing to fire, the center gun's powder bags exploded before the breech was closed. The . . . — — Map (db m70263) HM
225 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Evangelist Billy Graham's Crusade for Christ — Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — August 15th to September 8th, 1963 —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque commemorates the 1963 Crusade for Christ with a total attendance of 920,927 highlighted by the concluding session on Sunday, September 8th. Citizens from every walk of life occupied every seat and spilled onto the playing field . . . — — Map (db m238195) HM
226 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — His Holiness Pope John Paul II — Unity in the Work of Service —
Near Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating the first mass to be celebrated by a Pope in California, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, September 15, 1987. His Excellency Archbishop Roger M. Mahony and the church of Southern California welcoming the Holy Father on his second . . . — — Map (db m233700) HM
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227 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Studio City — Republic Pictures 75th Anniversary —
Near Radford Avenue north of Ventura Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Studio City Neighborhood Council and CBS Studio Center, home of Republic Pictures, hosted the Republic Pictures 75th Anniversary Celebration, September 25, 2010. — — Map (db m220072) HM
228 ► California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Old Pasadena — Pasadena Public Library — (1890-1927) —
On North Raymond Avenue south of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
The stone memorial on this site represents the only remaining portion of the second Pasadena Public Library, an impressive castle-like structure built in the Romanesque architectural style. Designed by Pasadena architect, Harry Ridgeway, the . . . — — Map (db m71141) HM
229 ► California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — Yuen Kee Laundry — Mills Place Alley —
On Mills Place near Green Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of Yuen Kee Laundry and the early Chinese settlers of Pasadena, who helped build the railroads, labored on the citrus and grape farms, and established successful businesses. On November 6, 1885, a mob threw stones into the . . . — — Map (db m308029) HM
230 ► California, Los Angeles County, Pomona, Phillips Ranch — 289 — First Home of Pomona College —
On White Street at Mission Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on White Street.
On this site, September 12, 1888, was held the first session of Pomona College. — — Map (db m154561) HM
231 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Angeles National Forest — Before the Dam — Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial and National Monument — An Area Rich in History —
Near San Francisquito Canyon Road just north of San Francisquito Motorway, on the right when traveling north.
Tataviam Native Americans The Tataviam - a name applied to the people occupying this region by other tribal groups, and varying in meaning from "people facing the sun" to "people of the south facing slope" - lived in . . . — — Map (db m285463) HM
232 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Canyon Country — 590 — Lang Southern Pacific Station —
On Lang Station Road 0.2 miles south of Soledad Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m122365) HM
233 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Newhall — Oak of the Golden Dream —
Near Placerita Canyon Road 1.5 miles east of the Antelope Valley Freeway (California Route 14).
In 1839, the Mexican Government granted to Antonio del Valle some 48,000 acres of The Santa Clarita Valley known as the Del Valle Rancho. On March 9, 1842, Francisco Lopez y Arbello, the brother-in-law of Antonio del Valle, visited the . . . — — Map (db m20112) HM
234 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Newhall — 168 — Oak of the Golden Dream — ← 2 Miles —
On Sierra Highway 0.2 miles north of Placerita Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Placeritas Canyon, March 1842, Francisco Lopez y Arballo, while gathering wild onions from around an old oak, discovered gold particles clinging to the roots of the bulbs. It is estimated that $80,000 in gold was discovered as a result of this . . . — — Map (db m154258) HM
235 ► California, Los Angeles County, Signal Hill — 2 — Car Climbs on the Hill — Part of the “Memory Necklace” — A Series of Historical Panels Located in the Hilltop Loop Trail —
On East Panorama Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The ascent of Signal Hill (elevation 364 feet) was not just a fantasy for automobile drivers of the early 1920s. In January 1921, the Long Beach Daily Telegram advertised an upcoming effort by a Dodge touring car to climb “The . . . — — Map (db m100502) HM
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236 ► California, Los Angeles County, West Hollywood — Queer Village in Protest —
On Santa Monica Boulevard at Crescent Heights Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Santa Monica Boulevard.
The City of West Hollywood remembers "Queer Village in protest" On September 29, 1991, witnessed on this triangular median, were the first steps of two weeks of continuous, nightly, non-violent protest against Governor Pete . . . — — Map (db m257882) HM
237 ► California, Madera County, Ahwahnee — The Black Kid —
On Grub Gulch Rd (Road 600) 0.4 miles north of Road 810, on the right when traveling north.
On 6/2/1900 Madera County's most infamous holdup occurred on the corner 100 yards from here. one bandit with a shotgun, blackened hands, face and a barley sack mask, robbed 4 stages, a freight wagon, lumber wagon, and the officers of . . . — — Map (db m285070) HM
238 ► California, Marin County, Mill Valley — United Nations Conference on International Organization —
Near Main Trail.
Here in this grove of enduring redwoods, preserved for posterity, members of the United Nations Conference on International Organization met on May 19, 1945 to honor the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thirty-first President of the United . . . — — Map (db m144203) HM
239 ► California, Marin County, Sausalito — Celebrating 50 Years of Sisterhood: Sausalito & Viña del Mar —
On Bridgeway, on the left when traveling south.
On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of The Proclamation of the Sisterhood between the cities of Sausalito and Viña del Mar proclaimed on March 5th, 1960, celebrated in the year of the Bicentennial of the Republic of Chile 1810-2010. The . . . — — Map (db m284368) HM
240 ► California, Marin County, Sausalito — The Tequila Sunrise —
On Bridgeway north of Richardson Street, on the right when traveling north.
The most famous and most popular version of the Tequila Sunrise was created at the Trident in the early 1970s by bartenders Billy Rice and Bobby Lozoff. In June 1972 the Rolling Stones attended a party at the Trident hosted by Bill Graham. Lozoff . . . — — Map (db m232278) HM
241 ► California, Mono County, Lee Vining — Navy Beach —
On South Tufa Entrance Road just north of State Road 120, on the right when traveling north.
During the Cold War, Mono County was home to one of many remote facilities used by the US Military to test new weapons and weapons systems. A "secret military installation" operated by the US Navy was located along the south shoreline of Mono . . . — — Map (db m20739) HM
242 ► California, Mono County, Mammoth Lakes — Tragedy at Convict Lake —
On Convict Lake Road west of U.S. 395, on the right when traveling west.
On February 19, 1990, a tragedy occurred at this site. Three boys from a local youth camp fell through the ice. Two counselors, David Myers and Randy Porter, U.S. Forest Service employee Clay Cutter, and Long Valley Fire Captain Vidar Anderson . . . — — Map (db m2895) HM
243 ► California, Mono County, Topaz — Flag on Centennial Bluff —
On Three Flags Highway (State Highway 395 at milepost 110.5), on the right when traveling south.
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the placing of the pole and the raising of the flag on Centennial Bluff on July 4th 1876 by John Connell Wood Larson and the Cole brothers. 1876 – 1951 — — Map (db m50084) HM
244 ► California, Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea — Early American Baptisms in California —
Near Rio Road at Lausen Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Honoring Four Early Americans in California They came to this coast as seamen and remained as settlers Baptized in this Mission George Mayo, of Plymouth, Mass., on 3 August, 1816 Thomas W. Doak, of Boston, Mass., on 22 November, 1816 . . . — — Map (db m63684) HM
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245 ► California, Monterey County, Jolon — First Marriage in California —
On Mission Creek Road.
First Marriage in California took place at this Mission between Juan Maria Ruiz of El Fuerte, Sonora, Mexico, 25 years of age, and Margarita de Cortona, 22, a Salinan woman of Mission San Antonio, on the sixteenth of May in the year of Our Lord 1773 — — Map (db m51561) HM
246 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — 6 — Bouchard Monument
Near Corporal Ewing Road. Reported permanently removed.
On November 20, 1818, in the closing years of the Spanish Era, Capitan Hippolyte Bouchard entered Monterey Bay with two ships, flying the flag of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, Argentina. The next day, one ship attacked the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m66555) HM
247 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Hippolyte Bouchard Monument / Monumento a Hipólito Bouchard — When the Argentine Flag Flew Over Monterey / Cuando la bandera argentina voló sobre Monterey —
On Corporal Ewing Road north of Artillery Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hippolyte Bouchard is celebrated in Argentina as a hero and patriot and founder of the Argentine Navy--the equivalent of John Paul Jones in American history. Argentina placed this monument in celebration of his 200th . . . — — Map (db m296607) HM
248 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Junipero Oak —
Near Church Streeet east of Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling east.
At Monterey, June 3rd 1770 the ceremony of taking possession of California for Spain was enacted by Father Junipero Serra under the shade of this tree. — — Map (db m63259) HM
249 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Monterey Harbor —
On Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.
□ Look out upon these waters. □ Their recorded history began when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sighted the "Bay of Pines" on Nov. 17, 1542. □ Sebastian Viscaino was first to touch land Dec. 16, 1602. He claimed the land for . . . — — Map (db m30347) HM
250 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Monterey History Time Line —
Near Pacific Street.
The Ancient Ones Native . . . — — Map (db m63358) HM
251 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Site of Original Flagstaff —
Near Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail.
Site of original flagstaff where the American flag was first raised by Commodore John Drake Sloat on July, 7th 1846 taking possession of California in the name of the United States of America Later ceded to America under the Treaty . . . — — Map (db m63063) HM
252 ► California, Monterey County, Prunedale — 651 — Battle of Natividad —
On San Juan Grade Road at Crazy Horse Canyon Road on San Juan Grade Road.
Combined American forces under Captains Charles D. Burrass (or Burroughs) and Bluford K. Thompson clashed with Comandante Manuel de Jesús Castro's Californians in this vicinity on November 16, 1846. Casualties on each side consisted of several men . . . — — Map (db m26646) HM
253 ► California, Monterey County, Salinas — 934 — Salinas Temporary Detention Center —
Near North Main Street north of Bernal Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This monument is dedicated to the 3,586 Monterey Bay Area residents of Japanese ancestry, most of whom were American citizens, temporarily confined in the Salinas Rodeo Grounds during World War II from April to July 1942. They were detained without . . . — — Map (db m165487) HM
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254 ► California, Nevada County, Nevada City — Miners Foundry – Allans Machine Shop — Founded 1856 —
Near Spring Street.
This original brick building in continuous usage as a foundry for over 110 years. Famous Pelton Waterwheel developed and manufactured here in 1878. Ingenious double-cupped bucket designed by Lester A. Pelton of Camptonville and Nevada City. It . . . — — Map (db m12863) HM
255 ► California, Nevada County, Nevada City — 899 — The National Hotel —
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
This hotel, one of the oldest in continuous operation west of the Rockies, opened for business in August, 1856. Originally known as The “Bicknell Block”. The structure consists of three common-walled buildings of simple brick . . . — — Map (db m12891) HM
256 ► California, Nevada County, North San Juan — North San Juan Fire Department — N. S. J. F. D. —
Near Resservoir Street south of California Highway 49, on the right when traveling south.
Original Marker: North San Juan Fire Department In Commemoration of the establishment of this fire station in 1864 George S. Murphy First Fire Chief Replacement Marker: N. S. J. F. D. To the memory of the . . . — — Map (db m39826) HM
257 ► California, Nevada County, Rough and Ready — Republic of Rough and Ready — April 1850 - July 1850 —
On Rough and Ready Highway at Mountain Rose Road, on the right when traveling west on Rough and Ready Highway.
This community of 3000 people seceeded from the Union to declare a free and independant state. Colonel E.F. Brundage was elected President. Congressional action on California statehood was pending at the time. — — Map (db m57991) HM
258 ► California, Nevada County, Rough and Ready — 294 — Rough and Ready —
On Rough and Ready Highway at Mountain Rose Road, on the right when traveling west on Rough and Ready Highway.
Established in 1849 and named in honor of General Zachary Taylor, after the Rough and Ready Company of miners from Wisconsin, this was one of the principal towns of Nevada County. In 1850, articles of secession were drawn up establishing the . . . — — Map (db m10560) HM
259 ► California, Nevada County, Truckee — What Made Her Do It? — First Woman to Swim Donner Lake —
On South Shore Drive near Old Highway Drive.
History Today each August hundreds of swimmers take to the 65º water of Donner Lake and swim its 2.7 mile long length. Each swimmer has lots of company. On August 19 (sic, 18), 1935 though, it was a different story. On that day 17 . . . — — Map (db m129739) HM
260 ► California, Orange County, Orange — May Festival —
Near Chapman Avenue at Glassell Street, in the median.
The Annual May Festival, a traditional celebration in the Orange community began in the 1880s. It was held in the Irvine Park area as a harvest festival in May of each year by Orange and surrounding communities. The festival and parade were later . . . — — Map (db m189680) HM
261 ► California, Orange County, San Clemente — 562 — La Cristianita —
Near Avenida Granada west of Avenida Del Mar.
Two miles inland from this point, in Los Cristianitos Valley, the first Christian baptism in Alta California was performed by Padre Francisco Gómez, a member of the Portolá Expedition, in 1769. — — Map (db m145307) HM
262 ► California, Orange County, Tustin — Hanging Tree —
Near Eastern Transportation Corridor.
Under this tree General Andres Pico hung two banditos of the Flores Gang in 1857. — — Map (db m155232) HM
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263 ► California, Placer County, Auburn — Western States Endurance Run Finish Line —
Near Stadium Way 0.2 miles Finley Street.
Following the example of Gordy Ainsleigh in 1974, each year runners from around the world meet the challenge of completing on foot the rugged 100-mile distance of the historic Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to this stadium. Placer Union High . . . — — Map (db m95777) HM
264 ► California, Placer County, Foresthill — Old Four Fingers —
On Foresthill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Old Four Fingers, ruthless outlaw, was killed near this spot on April 1, 1851. Driven to a life of crime by the humiliation and degeration, resulting from a radical digital mutilation, preformed upon him by a pious father. He was apprended and . . . — — Map (db m143582) HM
265 ► California, Plumas County, Blairsden-Graeagle — 723 — Pioneer Ski Area of America —
Near Johnsville - McCrea Road, on the left when traveling north.
The first sport ski area in the western hemisphere was in the Sierra Nevada. By 1860, races were held in the Plumas-Sierra region. The mining towns of Whiskey Diggings, Poker Flat, Port Wine, Onion Valley, La Porte, Jamison City, and Johnsville . . . — — Map (db m143423) HM
266 ► California, Riverside County, Hemet — 1009 — "Ramona" —
Near Ramona Bowl Road, on the right when traveling east.
Within this valley was laid part of the scene, and here resided a number of the characters portrayed in Helen Hunt Jackson's historical novel, "Ramona", which depicted life and presented the status of the Indians of many great ranchos in early . . . — — Map (db m50997) HM
267 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — 26 — Mount Rubidoux —
On Mount Rubidoux Drive at 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Mount Rubidoux Drive.
With the backing of Southern Pacific Railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington, Mount Rubidoux was purchased by Frank Miller of the Mission Inn in 1906. In an attempt to beautify the mountain and to sell residential lots at its base, a road was built and . . . — — Map (db m120431) HM
268 ► California, Riverside County, Rubidoux — 787 — De Anza Crossing of the Santa Ana River — California Registered Landmark No. 787 — 1775 and 1776 —
Near Moraga Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
On January 1, 1776, the first party of colonists to come overland to the Pacific Coast crossed the Santa Ana River south of this marker and camped between here and the river. Recruited in the presidios of Sonora, Mexico, and led by Lt. Col. Juan . . . — — Map (db m50995) HM
269 ► California, Riverside County, San Jacinto — 989 — Soviet Transpolar Landing Site —
On South San Jacinto Avenue (California Route 79) at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on South San Jacinto Avenue.
Three miles west of this site, on July 14, 1937, three Soviet aviators completed a transpolar flight from Moscow in 62 hours, 17 minutes, establishing a new world's nonstop distance record of 6,305 miles. The huge single-engine aircraft, an ANT-25 . . . — — Map (db m50706) HM
270 ► California, Riverside County, San Jacinto — 43 — Transpolar Record Flight Site —
On Cottonwood Avenue at South Sanderson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Cottonwood Avenue.
Near this site on July 14, 1937, three Russian aviators completed a transpolar flight from Moscow in 62 hrs, 17 min establishing a new world's nonstop distance record of 6,305 miles. The huge single-engine aircraft, an ANT-25 military reconnaissance . . . — — Map (db m50681) HM
271 ► California, Sacramento County, Folsom — Folsom Veterans Memorial —
Near Natoma Street at Stafford Street.
The Folsom Veterans Memorial honors those brave individuals who serve our country and those who have fallen in service to our country. The memorial is composed of several distinct elements. The Flag Court pays homage to all those who have served . . . — — Map (db m15619) HM
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272 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Midtown — 745 — The Coloma Road —
On L Street at 28th Street, on the right when traveling west on L Street.
Sutter’s Fort, established by Capt. John A. Sutter in August 1839, marked the Western end of the Coloma Road. Opened in 1847, this road ran from the Fort to Sutter’s sawmill at Coloma. Used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the news of . . . — — Map (db m11897) HM
273 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — Independent Boat Operations of the 1850s —
Near Capital Mall.
The Sacramento Wood Company’s steamer wood freight shed, between N and O streets in the Front Street right-of-way, remained at this location for approximately 30 years. The Sacramento Wood Company could trace his roots from an earlier enterprise . . . — — Map (db m16508) HM
274 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — New England Seed Store —
On "J" Street at Commonwealth Avenue when traveling west on "J" Street.
On this site stood the store of James L. L. F. Warren, an influential center of agriculture during the Gold Rush. Here at the New England Seed Store, the camellia was first introduced into California in February, 1852. Camellia Official . . . — — Map (db m11193) HM
275 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — Ten Years that Electrified Our World —
Near K Street at Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east.
The 1890s was a pivotal decade of invention. The transmission of electricity from the Folsom Power House to Sacramento in 1895 was, by its size and purpose, a major national achievement. The hydroelectric power generated was three-phase alternating . . . — — Map (db m229904) HM
276 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The Early Homeless —
Near K Street at Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east.
Even after the great national stock panic of 1893 disabled the labor force in America, many events such as the Spanish American War and World War I – temporarily glossed over the plight and discontent of the American working class. Then, the Great . . . — — Map (db m229969) HM
277 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — In Memory of the Old Tier Grounds — Of Sacramento City Cemetery — Est. 1849 —
Near Broadway.
The unmarked last resting place of over three thousand pioneers, their exact place of burial, somewhere between the north border of Broadway and the north portion of the cemetery, and between 9th and 11th Streets, known but to their God. Buried . . . — — Map (db m34290) HM
278 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Luella Buckminster-Johnston — 1861 – 1958 —
Near Riverside Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
An outspoken proponent of suffrage for women, she became the first of her gender elected to a municipal office in Sacramento, being swept into office by an all male electorate before women attained the right to vote. Widow of a politician and . . . — — Map (db m15621) HM
279 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Sacramento Volunteer Fire Department — 1850 – 1872 —
On Broadway.
The Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, formed on February 5, 1850, was the first fire company in the State of California. It served with distinction until disbanded October 30, 1859. On June 23, 1858, a grateful city donated this plot of ground . . . — — Map (db m12462) HM
280 ► California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — El Camino Real — (The Kings Highway) —
Near 2nd Street.
The above marker shows the direction of the road that connected the 21 Missions. Expeditions left here to go north to Mission Santa Clara or go south to the head-quarters at Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo. This road was used from 1797 to . . . — — Map (db m15344) HM
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281 ► California, San Bernardino County, Barstow — Gold —
On 3rd Avenue at Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the left when traveling north on 3rd Avenue.
1849 marked the “Gold Rush” in California. Despite the promise of riches, many gold prospectors did not find enough gold to be successful. Conditions were harsh and many went home broke taking other jobs like farming, moving to other gold and silver . . . — — Map (db m288443) HM
282 ► California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Site of the Battle of Chino —
On Eucalyptus Avenue near Pipeline Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Near this spot once stood the home of Isaac Williams, first American settler in this valley, about which on September 26-27, 1846, was fought the first important engagement in California of the war with Mexico. This was also the site of the Chino . . . — — Map (db m379) HM
283 ► California, San Bernardino County, Lucerne Valley — 737 — Chimney Rock —
On Old Woman Springs Road (California Route 18) at Rabbit Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Woman Springs Road.
Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains culminated in The Battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. Although the Indians defended themselves fiercely, they were forced to retreat into the . . . — — Map (db m63982) HM
284 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1858 —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
John Rains purchases Rancho de Cucamonga. — — Map (db m214320) HM
285 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1864 —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
President Lincoln authorizes a Post Office at Red Hill. — — Map (db m214319) HM
286 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1870s —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
Isaias Hellman and a group of San Francisco businessmen purchase the Rancho de Cucamonga at sheriff's sale for $50,000. — — Map (db m214318) HM
287 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1881 —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
George Chaffey purchases land from the Etiwanda Colony from Captain Joseph Garcia. — — Map (db m214316) HM
288 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1887 —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Engineer George Day brings water to the valley from the San Bernardino Mountains. — — Map (db m214315) HM
289 ► California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1977 —
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Rancho Cucamonga Incorporated, population 44,600. — — Map (db m214314) HM
290 ► California, San Diego County, Campo — Hatfield – The Rainmaker —
On Morena Reservoir Road.
Charles M. Hatfield agreed with San Diego City Council members, after a four year draught, to “make it rain” sufficiently to fill Lake Morena Reservoir for $10,000. His “rain enhancing” tower and pans were erected south of . . . — — Map (db m49824) HM
291 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — "Imagine Tent City" — Dedicated September 2009 —
On Strand Way, on the right when traveling west.
On this site in 1900, Coronado Beach Company opened Tent City for vacationers on a budget. Until 1939, thousands of people from Southern California and beyond vacationed here between June and September, enjoying the fresh air, nightly concerts, . . . — — Map (db m123189) HM
292 ► California, San Diego County, Escondido — 533 — San Pasqual Battlefield —
On San Pasqual Valley Road (California Route 78 at milepost 25.1), on the right when traveling west.
While marching to the conquest and occupation of California during the Mexican War, a detachment of 1st U.S. Dragoons, under the command of Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearny, was met on this site by native California lancers under, the command of Gen. . . . — — Map (db m51095) HM
293 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Balboa Park — The Discovery of California — by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo —
Near El Prado, on the left when traveling west.
To commemorate the discovery of California by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who landed on the shores of San Diego Bay September 28, 1542. — — Map (db m126875) HM
294 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, College West — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. —
Near Campanile Drive north of Montezuma Road, on the right when traveling north.
Open Air Theatre - San Diego State College May 29th, 1964 "We must learn to live together as brothers or we will perish together as fools." On May 29th, 1964, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. visited San Diego State . . . — — Map (db m286139) HM
295 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, College West — 798 — San Diego State University —
On Scripps Terrace, on the right when traveling east.
In 1960 the state legislature authorized the California State colleges to grant honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who have made unusual contributions toward learning and civilization. On June 6, 1963 San Diego State College was the first of . . . — — Map (db m51099) HM
296 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — Birthplace of The San Diego Union —
Near San Diego Avenue.
A pioneer newspaper of California Founded October 10, 1868 — — Map (db m11661) HM
297 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — Birthplace of the San Diego Union — Historic Site in Journalism —
Near San Diego Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m11664) HM
298 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — 7 — Mormon Battalion —
On Jackson Street.
No. 7 Dedicated in commemoration the heroic sacrifice and history-making achievements of the Mormon Battalion "whose march over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego help to win California for the Union and open a . . . — — Map (db m51992) HM
299 ► California, San Diego County, Santa Ysabel — Inaja Forest Fire — November 25, 1956 — In honor of the men who lost their lives —
On California Route 78 1.1 miles Route 79, on the right.
In honor of the men who lost their lives fighting the Inaja Forest Fire on November 25, 1956 Anderson, Albert W. Daniels, Miles F. Fallin, William D. Garcia, George R. Hamilton, Virgil L. Lingo, Carlton R. . . . — — Map (db m34325) HM
300 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island — First Escape Attempt — Golden Gate Recreation Area
Near no nearby street. Reported damaged.
"He took his chance" On April 27, 1936, a guard tower stood on these concrete pylons. As officers watched, inmate Joseph Bowers burned garbage in the incinerator straight ahead. Suddenly, Bowers went for the fence, made it over the top, and . . . — — Map (db m193975) HM

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