Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

California Mexican-American War Memorial

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. California Mexican-American War Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of the American Servicemen of Hispanic descent and all others who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

Erected 1975 by American Mexican War Mothers, September 16, 1975.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Hispanic Americans • Military • War, World II.

Location. 38° 34.633′ N, 121° 29.702′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of 10th Street and Capital Mall, on the right when traveling south on 10th Street. Marker and Monument are located on the grounds of the Jesse M. Unruh State Office Building, across from State Capital Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. California’s Historic Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); The California Peace Officers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); California State Capitol Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse M. Unruh State Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Sacramento High School

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); California State Capitol (about 400 feet away); Sisters of Mercy (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Sisters of Mercy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Additional commentary.
1. Translation of the memorial's original inscription:
"Tribute of Gratitude. Eternal to the heroic soldiers of the Sacramento Valley who offered their lives on the altar of our sacrosant freedoms during the Second World War."
Society of Mexican Mothers,
May 10, 1951.

— Submitted January 7, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Additional keywords. Latino

California Mexican-American War Memorial and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

2. California Mexican-American War Memorial and Marker

Marker is located at the base of the monument

California Mexican-American War Memorial Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

3. California Mexican-American War Memorial Sculpture

California Mexican-American War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

4. California Mexican-American War Memorial

Inscription on base of monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,361 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on January 20, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.