Glenn in Glenn County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

William B. Ide’s Public Service

Photographed by Gene Russell, February 9, 2006

1. William B. Ide’s Public Service Marker

Inscription.
Early California pioneer, member of original Bear Flag Party organized June 1846 in Colusi County, since changed to Colusa. As first and only president of "California Republic", issued, on June 18, 1846, historic proclamation.

Held other offices which he administered with honor and distinction: Justice of Peace at Tehama 1846; served in Colusa County, 1851, as Deputy Clerk, Associate Justice, Court of Sessions; Treasurer, and Judge in 1852.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1846.

Location. 39° 40.564′ N, 122° 0.322′ W. Marker is in Glenn, California, in Glenn County. It is on California Route 45, 0.7 miles north of Route 28, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenn CA 95943, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sacramento Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North

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America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gianella Bridge (approx. 5.3 miles away); Bayliss Library (approx. 6.8 miles away); William Semple Green (approx. 8.2 miles away); Pioneer Homesite (approx. 8.8 miles away); The Life and Times of John Bidwell (approx. 9½ miles away); The Historic Home of Annie and John Bidwell (approx. 9½ miles away); Chico World War I Memorial (approx. 9½ miles away); Rancho Del Arroyo Chico (approx. 9½ miles away).

More about this marker. Located at the turnoff to the Monroeville Cemetery which has restricted access because it is behind private property. A new William B. Ide gravestone was installed in 2014.

Regarding William B. Ide’s Public Service. During the Bear Flag Revolt, from June 14 to July 9, 1846, a small group of American settlers in California rebelled against their Mexican government and proclaimed

Photographed by Gene Russell, February 9, 2006

2. William B. Ide’s Public Service Marker

California an independent republic. The republic was short-lived because soon after the Bear Flag was raised, the U.S. military began occupying California, which went on to join the union in 1850. The Bear Flag became the official state flag in 1911.

Additional commentary.
1. Bear Flag
William L. Todd painted the original California Bear Flag. He was a nephew of Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's wife.
The Bear Flag was lowered in Sonoma on July 9, 1846 by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Joseph Warren Revere, the grandson of Paul Revere.

— Submitted October 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.

William B. Ide Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gene Russell, 2014

3. William B. Ide Gravestone

With the original Bear Flag design.

Photographed by Gene Russell, 2014

4. William B. Ide Gravestone

Monroeville Pioneer Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gene Russell, March 18, 2006

5. Monroeville Pioneer Cemetery

Today’s California State Flag image. Click for full size.

6. Today’s California State Flag

Honors the short-lived California Republic.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.