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
Jose Maria Flores.
Structure erected by the City of Montebello,
plaque placed by Board of Supervisors of
the County of Los Angeles, June 8, 1944.
Historical Landmark No. 385
California State Park Commission
Marker is on Buff Road north of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
