Waterloo in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Battle of Waterloo

- California Style -

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2022

1. Battle of Waterloo Marker

Inscription. On Nov. 9, 1861, near here, six local landholders tried to evict John Balkwill, a "squatter" from land claimed by Alymer Drullard. As Balkwill had fortified his cabin, a cannon was "borrowed" at night from Stockton, loaded with with scrap iron and pulled to within 250 yards of the "fort". Balkwill opened fire, and the "artillerymen" returned four shots, all but one missing the cabin. Three "posse" members were slightly wounded by Balkwill, who was unhurt. The attackers were arrested, tried and fined. Balkwill was allowed to keep the land, which he later sold back to Drullard.

Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus, Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1861.

Location. 38° 2.085′ N, 121° 11.244′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on Waterloo Road (State Highway 88), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Frémont 1844 Expedition (approx. 1.2 miles away); Linden (approx. 5.7 miles

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away); The Soldiers Friend (approx. 6.7 miles away); "Casey at the Bat" (approx. 6.8 miles away); Casa Bonita Funeral Home (approx. 6.8 miles away); Genova Bakery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Temple Israel Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Aspen Hall (approx. 7.1 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the Waterloo Restaurant. It should be noted that Mr. Drullard's tombstone and internet sources indicate that his first name is "Aylmer", not "Alymer".

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2022

2. Battle of Waterloo Marker

The marker is mounted to a low rock by the curb.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.