Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule

Los Pobladores

— The Founders of the City of Los Angeles —

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Photographed by Tceng, April 8, 2012

1. First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule Marker

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The Founders of the City of Los Angeles
Lara · Mesa · Moreno · Rosas · Camero · Rosas · Navarro · Villavicencio · Rodriguez · Quintero · Vanegas

Before 1850, the chief executive of the pueblo was the alcalde, who sat on the ayuntamiento (council) and served as both mayor and judge. The office of the Mayor and the Common Council were established when the city was incorporated in 1850. Alpheus P. Hodges, a physician, was elected the first Mayor of Los Angeles, serving from 1850-51. He acted as both Mayor and County Coroner.

Los Pobladores
Lara · Mesa · Moreno · Rosas · Camero · Rosas · Navarro · Villavicencio · Rodriguez · Quintero · Vanegas
Con anterioridad a 1850, el jefe ejecutivo del pueblo era el alcalde, quien presidía el ayuntamiento (council) y tenía funciones tanto de alcalde como de juez, Alpheus P. Hodges, un médico, fue elegido como el primer Alcalde de Los Angeles, prestando sus servicios en 1850-1851. Tenía funciones tanto de Alcalde como de Forense del Condado. El cargo de Alcalde y el Ayuntamiento Público se establecieron

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cuando se incorporó la ciudad in 1850.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 34° 3.411′ N, 118° 14.32′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It can be reached from Olvera Street just east of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse 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 Founders of El Pueblo de Los Angeles (a few steps from this marker); The Original Pueblo of Los Angeles (a few steps from this marker); Christine Sterling (a few steps from this marker); First Gas Service in Southern California (a few steps from this marker); Los Angeles Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Olvera Street Cross (a few steps from this marker); Simpson/Jones Building (a few steps from this marker); Camero (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. It is embedded in the sidewalk at the edge of the plaza.

Photographed by Tceng, April 8, 2012

2. First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule Marker

The marker is visible embedded in the sidewalk. Los Angeles Plaza Park, decorated for the 2012 Easter Sunday Blessing of the Animals is visible in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,665 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.