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

William R. Dodson

(1839–1921)

— Savannah Memorial Park —

William R. Dodson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

1. William R. Dodson Marker

Inscription. Served with gallantry and distinction during the Civil War for the Confederacy, Arkansas cavalry, rising to the rank of Captain. Arrived in El Monte in 1868. Proprietor of the very popular Dodson Hotel (previously the El Monte Hotel) for thirty-six years, adding improvements such as a livery stable and a two-story hall which housed a market in the lower story. As one of the most progressive and energetic citizens of the area, he also built several cottages and residences for renting. Constable of El Monte ca. 1874.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 34° 4.891′ N, 118° 4.062′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring

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of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

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 walking distance of this marker: William L. Dodson (here, next to this marker); John Holt (a few steps from this marker); Fielding W. Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); James Divine Durfee (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cleminson (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Tweedy (within shouting distance of this marker); James E. Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Siege Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

Also see . . . William Riley Dodson. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 18, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

William R. Dodson image. Click for full size.

via Find A Grave, unknown

2. William R. Dodson

William R. Dodson Marker is on the Right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

3. William R. Dodson Marker is on the Right

William R. Dodson, Pvt. Co. B image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

4. William R. Dodson, Pvt. Co. B

Harrell’s Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate Army, Sept 30, 1839 – March 21, 1921

El Monte Hotel in El Monte California image. Click for full size.

Los Angeles Public Library Collection

5. El Monte Hotel in El Monte California

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 18, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.