Oxnard in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cesar E. Chavez
Childhood Home Site
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 14, 2020
1. Cesar Chavez Marker
Cesar E. Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona, on March 31, 1927. His parents Librado and Juana Chavez came to Oxnard to work in the walnut orchards in 1938, 1939 and 1940. During their 1939 stay the family lived in a storage building at this address. While in Oxnard, the Chavez children attended Our Lady of Guadalupe school. Chavez returned to Oxnard in 1958 with the Community Service Organization to mobilize farm labor voting. He returned to Oxnard again in 1971 to organize the Field Workers Union. He died on April 23, 1993 in San Luis, Arizona, at the age of 66.
The vision and legacy of Cesar Chavez lives in the hearts of many farm workers.
Ventura County Point of Interest No. 9
Erected by Ventura County. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Civil Rights • Hispanic Americans • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1927.
Location. 34° 12.399′ N, 119° 10.42′ W. Marker is in Oxnard, California, in Ventura County. Marker is on Garfield Avenue north of Colonia Road, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Beet Sugar Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Maulhardt Winery (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Oxnard Pagoda (approx. ¾ mile away); Henry Levy House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Petre Ranch House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Perkins / Claberg House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Petit Ranch House (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Church of Christ Scientist (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxnard.
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 14, 2020
2. Cesar Chavez Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 14, 2020
3. Cesar Chavez Marker
Photographed By Victor Aleman, circa 1980
4. Cesar Chavez
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
