Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Custom House
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. Custom House Marker
Built in 1827 to collect custom duties, it is the oldest government building in California and State Landmark #1. The American flag was raised at this site on July 7th, 1846, claiming California as part of the United States of America.
Construido en 1827 para recaudar derechos de aduana, es el edificiio gubernamental mas antiguo de California y el Monumento Historico Estatal #1. La bandera Americana fue izada en este sitio el 7 de Julio de 1846, proclamando la incorporacion de California a los Estados Unido de America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1846.
Location. 36° 36.181′ N, 121° 53.601′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail south of Custom House Plaza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monterey Customhouse (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Original Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); Sloat's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fisherman's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Custom House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Old Custom House on Wikipedia.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. Custom House Marker
2. Monterey State Historic Park (California State Parks). (Submitted on March 28, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
3. Museums in Monterey, California. Link is on the marker (Submitted on March 28, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
