Near Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Frémont 1844 Expedition
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Fremont 1844 Expedition Marker
General John C. Fremont camped on this site March 26, 1844.
Marked by El Toyon chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1923.
Christopher “Kit” Carson, Fremont expedition scout, camped on this site March 26, 1844.
Marked by El Toyon chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 2012.
Erected 1923 by Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 995.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 38° 3.162′ N, 121° 11.376′ W. Marker is near Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from California Route 88, 1.2 miles north of Comstock Road, on the left when traveling north. Located at Sorelle Winery near the flagpole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9593 CA-88, Stockton CA 95212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Waterloo (approx. 1.2 miles away); Linden (approx. 6.1 miles away); Survivors of Death Valley in 1849 (approx. 6.4 miles away);
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Regarding Frémont 1844 Expedition. In 1991 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 995 - Trail of the John C. Frémont 1844 Expedition. “Frémont's historic second overland expedition of 1843-44 was the first in which he reached California. He and his companions entered California in the dead of winter, camped across the snowbound Sierra, spent a month at Sutter's Fort in the Sacramento Valley, and then continued south through the San Joaquin Valley. Frémont's report added to the growing American interest in the Far West and California, making this 1844 expedition one of the most influential events in American westward expansion. Frémont camped at this site on March 26, 1844.”
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - “Fremont’s Trail 1844” is also California Historical Landmark No. 995.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Fremont 1844 Expedition Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
