South Montebello in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Battle of the Rio San Gabriel
Near this site, on January 3, 1847, was fought the Battle of the Rio San Gabriel between American forces commanded by Capt. Robert F. Stockton, U.S. Navy Commander-in-Chief, Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearney, U.S. Army, and Californians commanded by General José Mariá Flores.
Erected 1944 by the City of Montebello, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. (Marker Number 385.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1842.
Location. 33° 59.526′ N, 118° 6.679′ W. Marker is in South Montebello, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Bluff Road north of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 969 S Bluff Rd, Montebello CA 90640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Rivera (approx. 1.7 miles away); Casa de Rancho San Antonio (approx. 1.9 miles away); Casa de Governor Pío Pico (approx. 2.3 miles away); Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Speedee McDonald's Store (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mission Vieja (approx. 3½ miles away); Bosque Del Rio Hondo (approx. 3.6 miles away); Learning A Trade (approx. 3.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Battle of the Rio San Gabriel. (Submitted on December 28, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,122 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2023, by Peter Emanuel of Waterford, Connecticut. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.