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

Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado

State Registered Landmark No. 348

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, June 24, 2009

1. Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado Marker

Inscription.
Native of Monterey, Governor of California under Mexican rule December 20, 1836 - December 20,1842. During his administration the increasing influx of Americans, and the Russian settlement at Fort Ross, began to be regarded as serious problems. Russians withdrew in 1841.

Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission, Monterey Parlor No. 75, N.S.G.W. (Marker Number 348.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1836.

Location. 36° 35.87′ N, 121° 53.707′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Alvarado Street on Jefferson Street. The following streets converge at this intersection: Jefferson, Munras, Polk, Pearl and Alvarado. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Jefferson Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically 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 walking distance of this marker: Cooper Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Red House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper-Molera Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Simoneau’s Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barns (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the southwest corner of building located on this site.

Regarding Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado. This

Site of Juan Bautista Alvarado House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, June 24, 2009

2. Site of Juan Bautista Alvarado House and Marker

site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.348 on August 8, 1939.

Also see . . . Juan Bautista Alvarado. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 17, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Juan Bautista Alvarado image. Click for full size.

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Home of Juan Alvarado image. Click for full size.

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4. Home of Juan Alvarado

California's First Governor - 1836

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015

5. Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado Marker

Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015

6. Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 4,619 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2009. 5, 6. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.