Carmel-by-the-Sea in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Early American Baptisms in California
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
1. Early American Baptisms Marker
Four Early Americans in California
They came to this coast as seamen and remained as settlers
Baptized in this Mission
George Mayo, of Plymouth, Mass., on 3 August, 1816
Thomas W. Doak, of Boston, Mass., on 22 November, 1816
Samuel Grover, of Malden, Mass,. On 2 June, 1817
Baptized at the Royal Presidio, Monterey
Marcus Messon, of Boston, Mass., on 23 May, 1818
Erected 1962 by Daughters of the American Revolution, California State Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1818.
Location. 36° 32.558′ N, 121° 55.208′ W. Marker is in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from the intersection of Rio Road and Lausen Drive, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in the inner courtyard of Mission Carmel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3080 Rio Road, Carmel CA 93923, United States
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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: Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista De Anza (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Junνpero Serra / Establishing the California Missions / A Lasting Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Portola Crespi Cross (approx. 0.6 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
2. Early American Baptisms Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
