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

Head of Navigation

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

1. Head of Navigation Marker

Inscription. For the Stockton Channel in 1849 was at El Dorado Street. Sailing ships and paddlewheel steamboats made the Stockton Levees a major supply center for the Southern mines during the Gold Rush. In 1933, the Port of Stockton became California’s first modern inland seaport.

Erected 1972 by Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69, E Clampus Vitus, April 15, 1972.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 37° 57.221′ N, 121° 17.494′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and Weber Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, 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 walking distance of this marker: The Sister City Story (within shouting distance of this marker); The Compass Rose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Joaquin County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Weber Point Home – 1850 (about 600 feet away); B & M Building (about 700 feet away); Sperry Flour Mill Office

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(about 700 feet away); Captain Charles M. Weber Residence (about 700 feet away); Weber Point (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Charles Weber and the Founding of Stockton (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The Port of Stockton. City webpage (Submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. Head of Navigation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on April 11, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.