Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

American Revolutionary War Historical Site

1779-1783

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. American Revolutionary War Historical Site Marker

Inscription. The people of the Second Royal Spanish Presidio supported the American Colonies through their military preparedness and financial contributions following the Royal Spanish Decree of June 21, 1779. Their support directly aided the victory and independence of the United States of America.

Proclaimed on November, 2004 by the California Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Erected 2004 by Sons of the American Revolution, California Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1779.

Location. 36° 35.764′ N, 121° 53.427′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Church Streeet, on the left when traveling east. This marker is hidden from the street by a wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 597 Church Street, 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: San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Royal Presidio Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Spanish Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); Junipero Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orientations At The Marsh Building (about 500 feet away); Madariaga Adobe (about 500 feet away); Juan Bautista de Anza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Also see . . . Spain in the American Revolutionary War - Wikipedia. Spain was allied with France through the Bourbon Family Compact, and also viewed the Revolution as an opportunity to weaken the British Empire, which had caused Spain substantial losses during the Seven Years' War. As the newly appointed Prime Minister, José Moñino y Redondo, Count of Floridablanca, wrote in March 1777, "the fate of the colonies interests us very much, and we shall do for them everything that circumstances permit". (Submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. American Revolutionary War Historical Site Marker

The Royal Presidio Chapel is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,731 times since then and 39 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week March 10, 2013. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.