Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colton Hall
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Colton Hall Marker
Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions.
Location. 36° 35.874′ N, 121° 53.861′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Dutra Street and King Street, on the right when traveling north on Dutra Street. This marker is found at the rear of Colton Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Colton Hall (here, next to this marker); Vasquez Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Gordon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Monterey Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaplain Walter Colton, U.S.N., 1787-1851 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colton Hall Site of Californias Original Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Seal of the State of California (within shouting distance of this marker); Alvarado Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
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Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 26, 2022
2. Colton Hall Marker
The marker has been moved a few feet.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
3. Colton Hall Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer
4. Colton Hall
(statue)
The California Grizzly Bear: a symbol of the State of California.
Sculptor: Kris Swanson
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
