Vernon in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

La Mesa Battlefield

Photographed By Jeremy Brooks, August 8, 2018

1. La Mesa Battlefield Marker

Inscription. During the United States occupation of California during the Mexican-American War, La Mesa served as a campsite for the Californio forces under General Castro in the summer of 1846. The last military encounter on the California front was fought here on January 9, 1847. Also known as the Battle of Los Angeles.

Erected 2018 by California Dept. of Parks and Rec., City of Vernon, Historical Preservation Foundation, Rio Hondo and University Parlors - Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 167.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 9, 1847.

Location. 34° 0.298′ N, 118° 13.836′ W. Marker is in Vernon, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Santa Fe Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the grounds of the Vernon City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4305 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Battle of La Mesa (a few steps from this marker); Santa Fe 3751 (approx. one mile away); Ralph Bunche Home

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Sears Mail Order Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Los Angeles Sentinel (approx. 1½ miles away); Vernon Branch Library (approx. 1½ miles away); Golden State Mutual (approx. 1½ miles away); Central Avenue Historic District (approx. 1½ miles away).

Also see . . . California Historical Landmarks. Information and photos of the original marker site. (Submitted on August 10, 2018, by Jeremy Brooks of Buena Park, California.)

Photographed By Jeremy Brooks, August 8, 2018

2. La Mesa Battlefield Marker

Nearby Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 19, 2018

3. Nearby Markers

Original Marker image. Click for full size.

4. Original Marker

5. Original Marker

It was located by the railroad tracks near 4490 Exchange Ave, Vernon.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Jeremy Brooks of Buena Park, California. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Jeremy Brooks of Buena Park, California. 3. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on August 11, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.