Historical Markers and War Memorials in Castro Valley, California
Oakland is the county seat for Alameda County
Castro Valley is in Alameda County
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Once a hiding and trading place in the 1850's for the notorious bandit Joaquin Murrieta, known in California as "El Famoso," this canyon has produced many rodeos dating back to the rancho days circa 1820.
Harry Rowell, originally from England, . . . — — Map (db m94033) HM
This site was part of the original Don Castro Land Grant. In 1866 pioneer settler Josiah Grover Brickell made a land grant of this site for “educational purposes only” and paid the teacher’s salary, who taught children by day, in a one . . . — — Map (db m100557) HM
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PFC William Blakely USA Vietnam • PFC Steven C Canright USA Vietnam • CPL James M Cardwell USA Vietnam • SSGT Larry H Cooke USA Vietnam • PFC Gerald T Duffey USMC Vietnam • PFC Richard L Iannicelli USA Vietnam • PFC Thad B . . . — — Map (db m220199) WM