Burial Site of Chief Solano

In the vicinity of this plaque is the burial site of Chief Sem Yeto, christianized Francisco Solano. Chief of the Suisun Tribe "their word for west winds" sub-group of the Patwin Indians. The village was located near Rockville and he held sway over most of the tribes between Petaluma Creek and the Sacramento River.

Dedicated by

Native Sons of the Golden West

John H. Kurtz — Grand President

April 18, 1971

Under the auspices of Solano Parlor 59, Fairfield — Suisun

In memory of James D. Phelan

Marker is on Solano College Road 0.1 miles north of Oakwood Drive, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB