Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Robert Livermore

First Settler of Livermore Valley

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

1. Robert Livermore Marker

Inscription. Born in England 1799 – Died Rancho Las Positas 1858. Arrived in Monterey 1822. Married Josefa Higuera y Puentes 1830. Settled on Rancho Las Positas 1835.

“Next to the Mission Fathers, he was the first man to engage himself in the culture of grapes, fruit and grain.”

The Livermore Hacienda was a short distance north of this spot.

Erected 1935 by Las Positas Parlor No. 96, Native Sons of the Golden West and Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 241.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 37° 41.463′ N, 121° 46.499′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Portola Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Portola Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2109 Portola Avenue, Livermore CA 94551, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duarte Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Duarte Garage (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Steven Ferrario House (approx. ¼ mile away); Fountaine House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Livermore Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stockmen's Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); History of the Livermore Rodeo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stockmen's Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Regarding Robert Livermore. This site was designated California Registered Historical Landmark No. 241 on June 10, 1935.

Also see . . .
1. Robert Thomas Livermore. Wandering Lizard, An online magazine telling a biography of Robert Livermore. (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Robert Livermore. (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Robert Livermore Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

2. Robert Livermore Markers

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

3. Robert Livermore Markers

Marker seen in grass is a Livermore 1969 Time Capsule - To be Opened in 2069

Rancho Las Positas and Robert Livermore Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

4. Rancho Las Positas and Robert Livermore Display

Located at the Livermore Heritage Guild Museum in the Livermore Carnegie Library Building.

Robert Livermore Gravesite at Mission San Jose image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

5. Robert Livermore Gravesite at Mission San Jose

NSGW Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

6. NSGW Dedication Plaque

Located just below the main marker

Time Capsule Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

7. Time Capsule Plaque

Located on the lawn to the right of the main marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,750 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.