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
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. It 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.
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast 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 Mexicos Alta California.
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 shouting distance of this marker); Steven Ferrario House (approx. Ό 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.
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2. Robert Livermore. eLivermore website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009
3. Robert Livermore Markers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009
4. Robert Livermore Markers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009
5. Rancho Las Positas and Robert Livermore Display
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
6. Robert Livermore Gravesite at Mission San Jose
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022
7. NSGW Dedication Plaque
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022
8. Time Capsule Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,361 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
