Sonoma Plaza in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023

1. General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born July 4, 1807 in Monterey
Died January 18, 1890 in Sonoma
Founder of the Pueblo of Sonoma on June 24, 1835
Commissioner of the Sonoma Mission
Commandant General of California
Director of Colonization for the Northern Frontier
California State Senator
Mayor of Sonoma
Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Historian, Rancher, Winemaker, Horticulturist

General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
Nació el 4 de julio 1807 en Monterey
Murió el 18 de enero 1890 en Sonoma
Fundador del Pueblo de Sonoma el 24 de junio 1835
Comisario de la Misión de Sonoma
Commandante General de California
Director del colonización de la frontera del norte
Senador del estado de California
Alcalde de Sonoma
Soldado, Estadista, Diplomático, Historiador, Ranchero, Enólogo, Horticultor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1807.

Location. 38° 17.613′ N, 122° 27.46′ W. Marker

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is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. It is in Sonoma Plaza. Marker is on East Spain Street east of First Street West, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is mounted to a stone alcove at the sidewalk, to the right of a statue of the seated general. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Sonoma Cheese Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiss Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Sonoma State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Hap's Hat Hangs Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Toscano Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Servants Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Toscano Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Servants' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Also see . . . 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
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023

2. General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Statue and Marker
century Sonoma."

(Submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo image. Click for full size.

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3. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on August 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.