Paicines in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Downfall of Tiburcio Vasquez

Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, September 18, 2021

1. The Downfall of Tiburcio Vasquez Marker

Inscription.
The Downfall of Tiburcio Vasquez began here in what was at that time the Monterey County hamlet of Tres Pinos at about 7 p.m. on August 26, 1873, when the notorious outlaw and six others arrived to rob Andrew Snyder's store.
But first, they shot and killed Bernal Berhuri, George Redford and Leander Davidson.
Outrage over these killings prompted a reward and manhunt, which resulted in Vasquez's eventual capture and arrest on May 14, 1874, at a ranch house near Los Angeles.
Due to publicity, his trial for the killing of Leander Davidson was moved from Salinas to San Jose, where he was found guilty and subsequently hanged on March 19, 1875.

Erected 2021 by Monterey Viejo 1846 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1875.

Location. 36° 43.718′ N, 121° 16.694′ W. Marker is in Paicines, California, in San Benito County. Marker is on Panoche Road east of Route 25, on the right when traveling east. The marker is north of the Paicines General Store. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paicines CA 95043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tres Pinos/Paicines (here, next to this marker);

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New Idria Mine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Limekiln Monorail (approx. 2.9 miles away); Palmtag Cutting Shed (approx. 3½ miles away); Cottage Corners (approx. 3½ miles away); San Benito County Historical Park (approx. 3½ miles away); 19th Hole Rendezvous (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of the Tres Pinos Hotel (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paicines.

Also see . . . Tiburcio Vasquez California Desperado. (Submitted on October 5, 2021, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 17, 2022

2. The Downfall of Tiburcio Vasquez Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2021, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2023, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2021, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.