Carson in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jose Rizal
1861-1896
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Jose Rizal Marker
Philippine national hero. Born on 19 June 1861. Doctor, poet, writer, educator, linguist, inventor.
Authored novels Noli Me Tangere (1887) and El Filibusterismo (1891) which bared colonial oppression of the Filipinos. He advocated nonviolent struggle for freedom but was charged with inciting dissent.
The living soul of the 1896 Philippine revolution, he was executed on 30 December 1896.
His martyrdom inspired a sense of nationhood that eventually led to the proclamation of Philippine independence in 1898.
Installed in commemoration of Jose Rizal's 150th birth anniversary.
Erected 2011 by Filipino American community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 33° 49.927′ N, 118° 15.631′ W. Marker is in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Carson Street Ό mile west of Interstate 405, on the right when traveling west. Located at the Carson Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Carson St, Carson CA 90745,
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Regionally, this marker is 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert A. Cinader (approx. 1.4 miles away); Square Base Linotype Machine (approx. 1½ miles away); First United States Air Meet (approx. 2½ miles away); St. Johns Episcopal Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Wilmington Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Banning Residence Museum (approx. 2.8 miles away); Pacific Electric Railway (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Banning Residence Museum (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Jose Rizal Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Jose Rizal Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
