Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hippolyte Bouchard Monument
When the Argentine Flag Flew Over Monterey
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Monumento a Hipólito Bouchard
Cuando la bandera argentina voló sobre Monterey
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, May 21, 2018
1. Hippolyte Bouchard Monument Marker
Hippolyte Bouchard is celebrated in Argentina as a hero and patriot and founder of the Argentine Navy--the equivalent of John Paul Jones in American history. Argentina placed this monument in celebration of his 200th birthday.
Hippolyte Bouchard, a Navy commander in the service of Argentina, was born near St. Tropez, France in 1780. After serving in Napoleon's navy in the war against England, he joined the revolution against Spain in South America. By 1811 he was fighting for the independence of Argentina, Peru and Chile. In 1870 Bouchard launched a daring naval campaign to attack Spanish provinces on a voyage to circumnavigate the world. He blockaded the port of Manila, Philippines, and struck other Spanish ports. After stopping in Hawaii to purchase supplies and hire 80 men, Bouchard set sail with two ships and 360 men for California under the flag of liberated Argentina. ON November 20, 1818, he sailed into Monterey, capital of Spanish Alta California. After firing upon the fort, El Castillo, he demanded the surrender of Monterey to the revolutionary forces. Governor Sola refused and sent the
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Hipólito Bouchard se celebra en Argentina como un héroe y patriota y fundador de la Armada Argentina, el equivalente de John Paul Jones en la historia de Estados Unidos. Argentina colocó este monumento en celebración de su 200 ° cumpleaños.
Hipólito Bouchard, un comandante de la Marina al servicio de Argentina, nació cerca de St. Tropez, Francia en 1780. Después de servir en la armada de Napoleón en la guerra contra Inglaterra, se unió a la revolución contra España en América del Sur. En 1811 luchaba por la independencia de Argentina, Perú y Chile. En 1870 Bouchard lanzó una atrevida campaña naval para atacar las provincias españolas en un viaje para circunnavegar el mundo. Bloqueó el puerto de Manila, Filipinas, y atacó otros puertos españoles. Después de detenerse en Hawái para comprar suministros y contratar a 80 hombres, Bouchard zarpó con dos barcos y 360 hombres para California bajo la bandera de la Argentina liberada. El 20 de noviembre de 1818, zarpó hacia Monterey, capital de la Alta California española. Después de disparar contra
Photographed by Alvis Hendley, May 21, 2018
2. Hippolyte Bouchard Monument and Marker
Series. This historical marker is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1818.
Location. 36° 36.359′ N, 121° 53.741′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Corporal Ewing Road north of Artillery Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Lighthouse Ave, 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 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: The Argentine Navy (here, next to this marker); El Castillo de Monterey (a few steps from this marker); El Castillo Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Here ... landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio of Monterey Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Gaspar de Portolá (about 600 feet away); 400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastián Vizcaíno (about 600 feet away); Sloat Monument (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bouchard Monument (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2018, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
