Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Clara Campaign Treaty Site
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
1. State Historic Landmark 260
Nothing remains of the original treaty site.
After armed confrontation nearby on January 2, 1847, and a truce meeting the following day, Marine Capt. Ward Marston, commander of the United States expeditionary force, and Francisco Sánchez, leader of the Mexican-Californian ranchers, agreed to a treaty here on January 7. United States forces were to recognize rights of Californians and to end seizures of their personal properties.Erected 1980 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Santa Clara, and Descendants of Californio Participants. (Marker Number 260.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Peace • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1852.
Location. 37° 21.132′ N, 121° 57.222′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of El Camino Real and Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling south on El Camino Real. Plaque located in
November 5, 2009
2. Santa Clara Campaign Treaty Site Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistice Oak Tree Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Santa Clara (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Clare (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan House (about 600 feet away); John Fatjo House (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Cowboy Jim” Donovan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carmelite Monastery – Bond Ranch (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
3. Civic Center Park, Site of Santa Clara Campaign Treaty
Civic Center Park, Location of the Treaty Signing Landmark
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006
4. Saint Clare
This 8 foot tall statue of Santa Clara of Assisi, the city’s patron saint, stands in the reflecting pool of the fountain in Civic Center Park. A plaque nearby reads “Saint Clare by Anne Van Kleeck. Bronze statue cast by ancient lost wax process in Italy 1965. Saint Clare is Patron Saint of Santa Clara. Statue was shipped by boat around Cape Horn to Santa Clara October 1965.”
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,528 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. Photos: 1. submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on November 10, 2009. 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
