Pittsburg in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John Buckley Square
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 19, 2023
1. John Buckley Square Marker
Who died in the line of duty in a shooting outside the Paloma Café
Second and Black Diamond streets December 13, 1935
World War I Veteran,
Recipient Pittsburg Police Gold Medal of Valor
Erected by City of Pittsburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1935.
Location. 38° 1.909′ N, 121° 53.045′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue near East 5th Street when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to a concrete foundation next to the north covered patio in John Buckley Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg CA 94565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Steelworker in Pittsburg” (within shouting distance of this marker); Coach “Smiley” Jim Camitz (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Diamond (about 300 feet away); California Theatre (about 400 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation: Officer John J. Buckley.
"Police officer John Buckley was killed Dec. 13, 1935, in the line of duty. But he was almost forgotten by the city he died serving."(Submitted on February 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. East Bay Times: Pittsburg remembers fallen officers.
"Buckley’s death had been largely forgotten by the department until 1994, when a Pittsburg historian uncovered an old newspaper story detailing the officer’s slaying. Previously, the department thought no officers had died while serving."(Submitted on February 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, February 19, 2023
2. John Buckley Square Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
