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

Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

1. Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga Marker

Inscription. Known affectionately as “Papa” by his soldiers, companions and friends, he served twice as governor of California under Spanish rule. Upon his death in 1814 he was, at his request, garbed in the Franciscan habit and buried in the mission church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 36° 24.289′ N, 121° 21.316′ W. Marker is near Soledad, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Fort Romie Road near Mission Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36641 Fort Romie Road, Soledad CA 93960, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Padre Florencio Ibanez (a few steps from this marker); The De Anza Expedition in Soledad (a few steps from this marker); Site of Original Church (a few steps from this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Nuestra Señora Dolorosísima de la Soledad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Station Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cesar Chavez Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); One Voice Murals Project (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soledad.

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marker is no longer nearby. Los Coches Rancho (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

2. Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga Marker

Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga Grave Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

3. Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga Grave Inscription

Governor Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga
Born 1750 - Died July 24, 1814
Governor of Alta California
1792-1794 and 1804-1814

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.