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

James B. Freer

(1743–1924) (No stone)

— Savannah Memorial Park —

James B. Freer Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. James B. Freer Marker

Inscription. Born in Missouri, he journeyed west in an ox-cart over the old Truckee route, arriving is California in 1849. He was a genuine “forty-niner.” He came with his father on a prospecting trip to the San Gabriel Valley in 1853 and they decided to stay. He was known as “Uncle Jim” and was a life-long member of the Baptist Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 34° 4.925′ N, 118° 4.043′ 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 at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Blvd, 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 of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in

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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: Silas Bennett (here, next to this marker); Ira Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Grant P. Cuddeback (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Glenn (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Freer (within shouting distance of this marker); John T. Haddox (within shouting distance of this marker); John Baptiste Allgeyer (within shouting distance of this marker); William Slack (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

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

2. James B. Freer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.