Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lafayette, California
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In 1860-1861 Pony Express riders stopped in Lafayette 19 times to change horses en route to San Francisco from St. Joseph, Missouri
Lafayette Historical Society
1992 — — Map (db m24461) HM
In 1927 these trees were
planted by Robert Elam McNeil
and his
wife, Gertrude,
pioneer leaders in the
Methodist
Church and in
the community. Born in
Lafayette, the McNeils
were proprietors of the
Pioneer Store from 1902 to 1935. — — Map (db m143636) HM
The founder of Lafayette built
his principal home in this vicinity in 1858.
"Squire” Brown purchased the
Rancho Acalanes in 1847, upon
which he raised cattle and grain,
and served as the miller for the
area.
He became Alcalde of the . . . — — Map (db m145017) HM
In this location on the Rancho Acalanes, Elam
and Margaret Allen Brown founded Lafayette by
building their first house, a crude affair
constructed while Mrs. Brown prepared dinner.
In 1849, they erected a horse powered grist
mill across the . . . — — Map (db m184240) HM
Fred Geils erected this saloon in 1880. It has housed various businesses through the years, including dressmaking, butcher, shoe repair and barber shops.
Dedicated by
Soroptimist Club of Lafayette-Orinda
June 29, 1971 — — Map (db m25091) HM
Built in 1893 this portion of the church
is the old schoolhouse with the original
belfry, the third school in Lafayette since
1853. In 1927 the building was purchased
to serve as the Methodist church.
A group of neighbors formed the . . . — — Map (db m143634) HM
Dedicated April 23, 1998
Lafayette House
Added Station
By
Diablo Foods
Better Homes Realty - Lafayette
Diamond K. Supply, Ltd.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Lafayette Historical Society
Pony Express Trail Association
{reverse . . . — — Map (db m24916) HM
Community spirit led to construction of this hall by the Lafayette Improvement Club. Land was donated by Frank and Rose Ghiglione with funds and labor provided by the townspeople. A grand opening ball and midnight supper were held on May 1, 1914. . . . — — Map (db m49861) HM
In honor of the Fallen Heroes of Contra Costa County who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our country since September 11, 2001
SPC Joseph C. Norquist, USA Martinez, Oct. 9, 2003 • LCPL Kyle D. Crowley, USMC San . . . — — Map (db m217768) WM
To give one's life in the
cause of freedom for others
is the noblest cause of all
Robert Stanley Baird
David Ray Elliott
Terence Michael Hustead
Kenneth Eugene Mattson
Timothy Arma Thomas
Donald Herbert White — — Map (db m143578) WM
First sheriff of Contra Costa County 1850-1852 which then also included portion of Alameda County
This tablet donated by Sheriff John A Miller of Contra Costa County and Sheriff M.B. Driver of Alameda County and placed by Native Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m216832) HM
Benjamin Shreve, the settlement's
earliest known schoolteacher, entered
the general merchandise business in
1855. Credited with naming the town,
he was appointed first postmaster of
Lafayette in 1857. He erected this
building in the early . . . — — Map (db m152802) HM
Built in 1879 by James
Bickerstaff on a dirt road
that is now Mt. Diablo
Blvd. Daughter, Jennie
Bickerstaff (Rosenberg),
lived in the house for 85
years. It was razed in 1964
to build a market which is
now at 3615 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Jennie was . . . — — Map (db m184239) HM
Built in 1894 as a hotel and tavern
by Edward J. Brady & Co. on a portion
of the mill lot once owned by Elam
Brown. Colorful name bestowed by
T. H. Reed, a later proprietor. — — Map (db m144949) HM
