Chinatown in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Raising of the American Flag
the American flag
was first raised
in San Francisco
by Commander
John B. Montgomery
of the U.S.S. Portsmouth
July 9, 1846
Erected 1924 by Daughters of the American Revolution, San Francisco Chapters.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1847.
Location. 37° 47.701′ N, 122° 24.337′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Chinatown. Marker can be reached from Washington Street near Walter U Lum Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portsmouth Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of San Francisco’s First Book Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Public School in California (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Smith Hallidie (within shouting distance of this marker); California Star (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanlin Tea Restaurant / 翰林茶館 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Jenny Lind Theatre and San Francisco City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Legacy of Preserving Fish (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. This marker is located in Portsmouth Square Plaza.
Also see . . . July 09, 1846: U.S. takes San Francisco from Mexico. History entry (Submitted on September 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.