Daly City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
United States Senator David C. Broderick and Judge David S. Terry
Senator Broderick, facing west, occupied the position marked by the shaft farthest to the south, while Judge Terry facing east, stood in the position designated by the shaft in the foreground. Spectators occupied this eminence.
Erected 1917 by Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1859.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 42.471′ N, 122° 28.933′ W. Marker was in Daly City, California, in San Mateo County. Marker could be reached from Lake Merced Boulevard. This marker was at the back of the park, about 200 yards down the pathway past the California Historical Marker at the end of the Lake Merced Hill tennis club parking lot. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1100 Lake Merced Boulevard, Daly City CA 94015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Broderick – Terry Duel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ground Beneath Your Feet (approx. 1.1 miles away); Granville House (approx. 1.1 miles away); In Honor of Dr. Vic Rowen and Joe Verducci (approx. 1.1 miles away); Where Daly City Started (approx. 1.1 miles away); If it's Summer, Bring a Sweater (approx. 1.2 miles away); Monarch's Tale (approx. 1.9 miles away); Swamp Gum (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daly City.
More about this marker. This marker was removed during construction activities in the 1950s or 60s, but was returned to its place and rededicated by the Native Sons on 14 September 1974. The last report that mentions this marker was in 1978.
A California Historical Landmark plaque, now at the entrance to the park, was erected in 1949.
Also see . . . The locality of the Broderick-Terry duel on September 13, 1859. This chapbook is the original research and report fixing the location of the duel (Submitted on May 29, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 24, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 29, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.