Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
1. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman Marker
General William Tecumseh Sherman
Lieutenant Quartermaster and
Adjustant General
1847 1849
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 36° 35.873′ N, 121° 53.768′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Calle Principal and Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Calle Principal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 464 Calle Principal, 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: Larkin House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Larkin House (a few steps from this marker); 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Four Winds (within shouting distance of this marker); Chestnut Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Stanley Fitch (within shouting distance of this marker); Moon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . . Sherman Quarters. California State Parks website entry:
Sherman's quarters are part of Monterey State Historic Park. The
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
2. Front Door to Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman
The marker is mounted to the immediate right of the door. The marker was likely installed between 1925 and 1936, as a 1925 photo of the building (not shown here) shows no marker visible, while the HABS 1936 shot (next photo) shows a marker looking very much like this one.
Photographed by Robert W. Kerrigan, May 13, 1936
3. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman
The above 1936 photo is provided courtesy of the Historic American Building Survey. The Survey's supplemental information for the building reads, "Built in 1834 by Thomas O. Larkin, US Consul, during the Mexican regime, and occupied by Lt. William T. Sherman 1847 to 1849. General Halleck also headquartered here. From 1849 to 1855 accessed to Jacob P. Leese."
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
4. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015
5. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman Marker
The rear of the General William Tecumseh Sherman quarters.
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 7, 2015
6. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman Marker
An old cannon hidden in the bushes along the street out front.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,523 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 23, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5, 6. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
