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

Chism Cooper Fugitt and Elizabeth (McWilliams) Fugitt

Photographed By Brock Wiley

1. Chism Cooper Fugitt and Elizabeth (McWilliams) Fugitt Marker

Inscription.

Chism Cooper Fugitt brought his family to Davis' Crossing on Dry Creek California in 1852. He founded a new town called Fugitt and became the first postmaster in 1859. The town was renamed Liberty after Chism and Elizabeth's hometown in Missouri. Chism was a farmer and owned the Fugitt Hotel. When the railroad bypassed Liberty for Galt the town was abandoned. In 1870 Chism moved to Galt and became the notary public and deputy assessor. He was watchman at the State Treasury in Sacramento when he fell ill and died with his three daughters by his side. The funeral cortege was the largest ever seen in Galt. He was well liked and respected. Chism Fugitt was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Good Templars, and Order of the Chosen Friends.

Erected 2008 by Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 14.095′ N, 121° 16.756′ W. Marker is in Acampo, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from Liberty Road. The marker is located in the northwest corner of Liberty Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3151 Liberty Rd, Galt CA 95632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Liberty Flag Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Cemetery of Children (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Andreas (about 500 feet away); Liberty California (about 600 feet away); Galt Water Tower (approx. 1.8 miles away); Don Ray Building (approx. 1.9 miles away); George A. Lippi / Joseph F. Smith (approx. 1.9 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acampo.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 39 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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