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

Circle of Palms

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Circle of Palms Marker

Inscription. Though not native to the state, California’s eighteenth century Franciscan Missionaries were the first to plant palms ornamentally. They were often planted near important buildings.

California Indians used the palms as a natural resource; eating the fruit and weaving the fronds into baskets. It was also an excellent source for roofing material.

These palms are much older than the normal lifespan of 75-100 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 57.789′ N, 121° 17.206′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in University Park. It is on East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the right when traveling west. The metal marker is mounted to a post at the sidewalk near the superintendent's mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 East Acacia Street, 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: Superintendent's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctors' Row Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Row (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Developmental Center (about 400 feet away); Home of Benjamin Holt (approx. 0.2 miles away); University Park Water Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Magnolia Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Regarding Circle of Palms. These palms are on the former site of the Insane Asylum of California. Today, this is the California State University Stanislaus, Stockton campus.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Circle of Palms & Marker

Circle of Palms image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

3. Circle of Palms

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.