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

Adlai Stevenson

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

1. Adlai Stevenson Marker

Inscription. Site of the birthplace of Adlai E. Stevenson, statesman. February 5, 1900 - July 14, 1965. Declared a Historic Cultural Monument by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 1965 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1900.

Location. 34° 1.859′ N, 118° 17.102′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on Monmouth Avenue north of 27th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2639 Monmouth Ave, Los Angeles CA 90007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it 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: Casa de Rosas/Sunshine Mission (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salisbury House (about 400 feet away); Miller and Herriott House (about 400 feet away); Jessie Benton Fremont (about 600 feet away); Second Church of Christ, Scientist (about 600 feet away); Brown-Gorsline House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); 1030 West 24th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1050 West 24th Street (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Adlai Stevenson. Stevenson’s grandfather was Grover Cleveland’s Vice President. In 1948 Stevenson was elected Governor of Illinois by the largest plurality in the state's history. He ran as the Democratic candidate for president twice, in 1952 and 1956, losing to Eisenhower both times. In 1961, President Kennedy appointed him Ambassador to the United Nations. When Stevenson died in 1965, this site was declared a Historic-Cultural Monument. The house of his birthplace still exists on the site. It is a private residence.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

2. Street Sign

Marker and Street Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

3. Marker and Street Sign

Adlai Stevenson Birthplace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

4. Adlai Stevenson Birthplace

Salisbury House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

5. Salisbury House

At 27th and Hoover Street, built circa 1891. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 240.

Forthmann House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 1, 2021

6. Forthmann House

At 28th and Hoover Street, built circa 1880. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 103.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.