Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colton Hall
Reverend Walter Colton, first American Alcalde in Monterey, erected this building, which bears his name, as a public hall and school house. Colton and Robert Semple established in Monterey on August 15th 1846, the first American newspaper in California.
Erected 1931 by Historic Landmarks Commission, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 126.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 36° 35.873′ N, 121° 53.858′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is at the intersection of Dutra Street and King Street, on the right when traveling north on Dutra Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 546 Dutra Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Colton Hall (here, next to this marker); Vasquez Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Gordon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaplain Walter Colton, U.S.N., 1787-1851 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colton Hall – Site of California’s Original Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Monterey Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Seal of the State of California (within shouting distance of this marker); Alvarado Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Regarding Colton Hall. In 1934 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 126.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on November 8, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.