Jamestown in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
California
Quadricentennial Plaza
— Jamestown Settlement —
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2016
1. California Marker
Although explored primarily by Spain, Sir Francis Drake, sailing for England, also touched the California coast in 1579. After the establishment of Spanish missions, California became a territory of Mexico in 1825 following Mexican independence. American settlers quickly moved into the area and rebelled against the Mexican government in 1846. In an 1848 treaty, the United States annexed California. Settlers flocked there during the 1849 gold rush. Before the area could be organized as a territory, residents drew up a state constitution and elected a governor and legislature.
1542-Explored by navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo for Spain
1769-Permanently settled by Spanish missionaries
1850-Admitted to the Union as the 31st state
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1579.
Location. 37° 13.55′ N, 76° 46.978′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, Virginia, in James City County. Marker is on Jamestown Road. The marker is near the Jamestown Settlement Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2110 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Minnesota (here, next to this marker); Wisconsin (here,
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Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2016
2. Quadricentennial Plaza-North
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2016
3. Quadricentennial Plaza-South
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 17, 2016
4. Jamestown Settlement Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on March 30, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
