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

Alexander Hamilton Willard

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

1. Alexander Hamilton Willard Marker

Inscription. Born, Charlestown, N.H. Aug. 24, 1778; Died Franklin, Mar. 6, 1865 Last surviving member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He kept a journal and gave valuable service as a gunsmith.

Erected 1957 by State Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. (Marker Number 657.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1865.

Location. 38° 22.612′ N, 121° 27.372′ W. Marker is in Franklin, California, in Sacramento County. It can be reached from Franklin Hood Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk Grove CA 95757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

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and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Alexander Hamilton Willard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewis & Clark Expediton (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Alexander Hamilton Willard (about 300 feet away); Original Town Site of Elk Grove (approx. 4.1 miles away); James Hall (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 4.4 miles away); Old Elk Grove (approx. 4.4 miles away); Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder (approx. 4.4 miles away).

Regarding Alexander Hamilton Willard. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 657).

Additional commentary.
1. Patrick Gass
Patrick Gass was the last surviving member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, he died in 1870.

— Submitted January 4, 2020.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

2. Alexander Hamilton Willard Marker

Alexander Hamilton Willard Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

3. Alexander Hamilton Willard Gravestone

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

4. Alexander Hamilton Willard Gravestone

Sign at Entrance to Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

5. Sign at Entrance to Cemetery

Franklin Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

6. Franklin Cemetery

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