Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Moses Rogers Home

1890

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

1. Moses Rogers Home Marker

A twin marker is also on the reverse side.

Inscription.
One of California’s leading Black citizens build and resided in this home with his wife, Sara, and five daughters until his death in 1900. Born a slave in Missouri, he participated in the California Gold Rush and earned a statewide reputation as a mining engineer. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stockton Historical Landmark No.22
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1978

Erected 1978 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 56.633′ N, 121° 17.081′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is on South San Joaquin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 921 South San Joaquin Street, Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santa Fe Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway (approx. half a mile away); Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); Wong Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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California Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fox California Theatre (approx. 0.7 miles away); Commercial and Savings Bank (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Regarding Moses Rogers Home. This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1978.

This home is a private residence.

Also see . . .
1. Moses Rogers. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Moses Rodgers Explained. Everything Explained Today website entry (Submitted on December 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. Moses Rogers Home Marker

Moses Rogers Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

3. Moses Rogers Home

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

4. Moses Rogers Home

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,699 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.