Near Sonoma in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
1833-1848
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Marker
On June 14, 1846 Vallejo was taken "prisoner" by a mob of settlers in the now famous Bear Flag Revolt. Rather than fighting back, he let the rebels inside his quarters for a meal and drinks. He was a classy guy. After a short period of negotiation, Vallejo signed a letter of surrender and the Bear Flag Republic was born. The Republic lasted less than 26 days. California was annexed by the United States and became a state in 1850.
Vallejo planted a few hundred vines behind his adobe residence on what is now the historic Sonoma Plaza. Nearby he built a fine mansion, Lachryma Montis (now part of the Sonoma State Historic Park) and planted a larger vineyard. In 1840 he was responsible for the first vineyard in what would become the Santa Rosa area, when he granted the Rancho Cabeza de Santa Rosa to his widowed mother-in-law Maria Lopez Carillo. Vallejo and The Count became quite close, and two of his daughters, Natalia Veneranda Vallejo and Jovita Francisca Vallejo, eventually
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Erected by Buena Vista Winery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 38° 17.937′ N, 122° 25.422′ W. Marker is near Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from Old Winery Road east of Lovall Valley Road, on the right when traveling east. The canvas marker is mounted in a metal frame on the path from the parking lot to the winery buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chinese Workmen at Buena Vista (here, next to this marker); Early California Heroes and the Gold Rush (here, next to this marker); Heroes of 19th Century Science (a few steps from this marker); The Count's Journey Maze (a few steps from this marker); Heroes of Western Expansion (a few steps from this marker); Chief Solano (a few steps from this marker); California Wine Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer of the California Wine World (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.
Also see . . .
1. Buena Vista Winery: The Entire Story
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
2. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Marker
2. General Vallejo. City of Sonoma
"General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was an extraordinary Californio. He founded Sonoma and is remembered today as a great American who contributed a great deal to California both before and after statehood. His life is essentially the history of 19th century Sonoma and his influence is still evident in 21st century Sonoma."(Submitted on August 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
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3. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
4. Buena Vista Entrance Sign
California’s First. California’s Finest
California’s First Premium Winery
Since 1857
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
5. Winery Building
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
6. Cellar Building
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
