Named for Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, founder of the Naval Academy and War of 1812 hero. As Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Jones landed at Monterey 1842, raising the Stars and Stripes under misapprehension of war with Mexico. From 1848 to 1850 he again served as commander, advocating development of Benicia. Southhampton Bay (to the west) is named after his store ship.

Dedicated by

Native Sons of the Golden West

May 30, 1982

Joseph Ursino, Grand President

In Memory of

James D. Phelan, U.S. Senator

Marker can be reached from West Ninth Street near West I Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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