Memorial to the 1st California Cavalry Volunteers

Lieut. James Barrett – Co. A.

Private George Johnson – Co. A.

Private William S. Leonard - Co. D

1st California Cavalry Volunteers

Killed April 15, 1862 At Picacho Pass.

In only battle of the Civil War

Fought in Arizona Territory

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First Masonic Hall Built in California

The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until ...

Site of the First Protestant Church in California

On this site was organized by the Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., on April 15, 1949 the First Presbyterian Church of Benicia. This was the first protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church of disbanded in ...

California’s First Passenger Railroad

The Sacramento Valley Railroad running from Sacramento to Folsom, was begun at this site on February 12, 1855. Here, at Third and R Streets, was located the Sacramento passenger terminal. The turntable and freight depot were at Third and Front ...

Old California Overland Trail

Extensively traveled by immigrants during the Gold Rush to California in 1849 and by the pioneers of this locality in 1857.

Marker is at the intersection of Tech Drive and U.S. 34 on Tech Drive.

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California Mexican-American War Memorial

In memory of the American Servicemen of Hispanic descent and all others who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

Marker is at the intersection of 10th Street and Capital Mall, on the right when traveling south on 10th ...

California

(Keystone Marker)

West Brownsville - 4

California

Historically famous as

meeting place of settlers

and Indians in 1767

Founded

1769

Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) and Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.

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California State Capitol Park

HISTORY

When Spanish governors ruled the California territory, its capitol was moved from town to town between San Diego and Monterey.

San Jose had already been designated the capitol by the time California was granted statehood in 1850. In the next four ...

The Indians of Southern California

This plaque and garden are dedicated to the memory of the first peoples who lived in what is now the County of Los Angeles. Some of the earliest Indians were members of the Uto Aztecan linguistic family or were descended ...

California Firefighters Memorial

Honoring men and women of uncommon courage who paid the ultimate price to protect our lives, our families and our dreams

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