Near Acampo in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Liberty California
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020
1. Liberty California Marker
was established just west across what is now U.S. 99 by C.C. Fugitt in 1852. It was first known as Davis Crossing, then Fugitt's and finally Liberty in 1859. By 1869 Liberty was an important stage stop between Stockton and Sacramento. During its heyday Liberty boasted three mercantile stores, two blacksmiths, a wagonwright, livery, cobbler, dentist, and Fugitt's Hotel. The end came to Liberty when the Central Pacific Railroad established Galt as a stop. Most of Liberty's buildings were moved to Galt. This cemetery is all that remains of the town of Liberty.Erected 2005 by E Clampus Vitus, Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 38° 13.999′ N, 121° 16.739′ W. Marker is near Acampo, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from Liberty Road near California Route 99, on the left when traveling east.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020
2. Liberty California and Marker
Marker in Kiosk behind the gate.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Louis Andreas (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery of Children (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Galt Water Tower (approx. 1.9 miles away); Don Ray Building (approx. 1.9 miles away); George A. Lippi / Joseph F. Smith (approx. 2 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Elliott Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Elliot Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020
3. Liberty Cemetery
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 9, 2020
4. E Clampus Vitus plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2021, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
