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

William Slack

(1823–1815)

— Savannah Memorial Park —

William Slack Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. William Slack Marker

Inscription. Born in England, after a 7-year apprenticeship he became a molder. He immigrated to America in 1848 and first settled in Ohio. In 1850 he moved to Utah and built the first blast furnace in Salt Lake City. From 1852, when he relocated to the El Monte area, he moved in and out of the area several times, but lived most of his time in the area. He engaged in various enterprises from stock growing and farming to operating a butcher business. He was successful in his business dealings and owned several store buildings in El Monte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 34° 4.916′ N, 118° 4.027′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Valley Boulevard near 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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 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: Elizabeth Glenn (here, next to this marker); John T. Haddox (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ada (Quinn) Brasher (here, next to this marker); Wiley Wilson (here, next to this marker); William H. Freer (here, next to this marker); Ira Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Norman C. Morgan (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Smith (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

William and Eliza Slack Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. William and Eliza Slack Monument and 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 275 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.