Clayton in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Joaquin Murrieta
Born in Mexico in 1832 the renowned "Robin Hood of the El Dorado" spent his early days in Californa working in Contra Costa County as a vaquero before turning bandit.
Erected 1976 by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter No. 13 of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 37° 56.481′ N, 121° 56.096′ W. Marker is in Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Morris Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6101 Main Street, Clayton CA 94517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Joel Clayton House (here, next to this marker); Farming & Ranching in Clayton (here, next to this marker); Clayton Museum Educational Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Clayton Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Growler Saloon – Goethals Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eucalyptus Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clayton Cash Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a thigh-high stone monument located on the grounds of the Clayton Historical Society Museum, just to the left of the walkway leading to the museum.
Also see . . . Joaquin Murrieta: Literary Fiction or Historical Fact?. Contra Costa County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on November 15, 2009.)
Additional keywords. outlaws, cowboys, vaqueros
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3,137 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on December 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.