Jamestown in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rocca Park
John Rocca
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Photographed by Karen Key, April 16, 2011
1. Rocca Park Marker
Passed away July 6, 1921 at the family home on Algerine Road at the age of 77. John Rocca was a man of strong personality and rare business judgement. He gained a wide host of friends and accumulated land and business undertakings which he managed successfully. John Rocca acquired considerable property in the Algerine Road area and in the town of Jamestown including this land which was donated for a park in 1980 by his daughter Edna Rocca Collard. He took an active interest in all matters in which the county's progress or welfare was involved. He served on the Board of Supervisors
John Rocca was twice married and beloved father of 19 children. It has been said that his funeral was the largest ever seen in Tuolumne County.
Erected 2010 by Ronald Gianelli Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1921.
Location. 37° 57.206′ N, 120° 25.387′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, California, in Tuolumne County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Seca Street, on the right when traveling south
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jamestown Museum (a few steps from this marker); Jamestown (a few steps from this marker); Jamestown Branch Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramirez Preston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Hall/Jamestown Justice Court (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emporium 1897 (within shouting distance of this marker); National Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Light District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Photographed by Karen Key, April 16, 2011
2. Rocca Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,012 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2011, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
