Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oak of Peace
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
1. Oak of Peace Marker
The Oak of Peace played an important role in the history of California. It was at this site on January 11, 1847, that the surrender of the Californios to the United States Army was arranged. Jésus Pico, emissary of U.S. Lt. Colonel John C. Frémont, arrived to propose the surrender of the Californio forces led by General Andrés Pico. Two days later, the Treaty of Cahuenga was signed at Campo de Cahuenga.
Don José Verdugo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution planted this tree in 2023 in memory of the original oak that died in 1987.
Image courtesy of Days of Verdugo Heritage Association.
second marker:
Oak of Peace
Site of pre-surrender conference between the Mexican settlers and a representative of the invading American forces on January 11, 1847. Jésus Pico, acting as an emissary from Lt. Col. Frémont, met under the oak with General Andrés Pico and Governor Flores of the Californios to urge the signing of the treaty.
Glendale Historical Landmark
Erected 2023 by Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics and series. This historical
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Location. 34° 10.784′ N, 118° 13.923′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Verdugo Woodlands. It can be reached from Bonita Drive south of Opechee Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2211 Bonita Dr, Glendale CA 91208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, and in the Transverse Ranges. 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:
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
2. Oak of Peace Marker
City of Glendale plaque located at the front gate.
Regarding Oak of Peace.
The Oak of Peace is Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 2. Also known as the Pico Oak and the Treaty Oak, it was designated a California Historical Landmark in 1947. The tree died in 1987.
The Catalina Verdugo Adobe is Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 1, California Historical Landmark No. 637,
and on the National Register of Historic Places (see Nearby Marker).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Peace Treaty signed at Campo de Cahuenga, ten miles west of this site.
Also see . . . Catalina Verdugo Adobe - Oak of Peace. The QR code on the marker links to this page - “To read more
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
3. Oak of Peace and Marker
The new oak tree is at the center of this photo. In the background, a wooden sign marks the original tree’s location.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
4. Dedication Ceremony
In front of the Catalina Verdugo Adobe.
Charles C. Pierce (courtesy USC Libraries and California Historical Society), 1879
5. Oak of Peace
"Photograph of the historic oak tree where General Andres Pico last camped before surrendering to General Fremont in 1847, Glendale, California, ca.1880…" - USC Library
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 3, 2019.
