Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Battle of Santa Clara

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

1. Battle of Santa Clara Marker

Inscription. On January 2, 1847, somewhere hereabouts was fought the last northern battle of the Mexican War. The official casualty report: “Dead none, Wounded none, Missing but one on the American side and he came up shortly afterwards stating that he had been searching for his ramrod which in the excitement, he had forgotten to draw from his gun and fired at the enemy”

Erected 1978 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1832.

Location. 37° 21.136′ N, 121° 58.428′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It is on El Camino Real (State Highway 82) near Bowe Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the sidewalk in front of the Moonlight Shopping Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2734 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Fatjo House (approx. one mile away); Austen D. Warburton (approx. one mile away); Headen-Inman House (approx. one mile away); Saint Clare

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Armistice Oak Tree Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Santa Clara (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jamison-Brown House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Santa Clara Campaign Treaty Site (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.

Regarding Battle of Santa Clara. See "Nearby Marker" Battle of Santa Clara for additional information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

2. Battle of Santa Clara Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,696 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.