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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMC0_quarters-of-general-william-tecumseh-sherman_Monterey-CA.html
Quarters ofGeneral William Tecumseh ShermanLieutenant Quartermaster andAdjustant General1847 · 1849
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9N_monterey-harbor_Monterey-CA.html
□ Look out upon these waters. □ Their recorded history began when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sighted the "Bay of Pines" on Nov. 17, 1542. □ Sebastian Viscaino was first to touch land Dec. 16, 1602. He claimed the land for Spai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK5R_old-fishermans-wharf_Monterey-CA.html
Monterey's earliest pier of stone built in 1846 gave way to a commercial fishing wharf in the early 1900's when Monterey's multi-million dollar fishing industry was born. Despite many changes the wharf today retains the tone and flavor of the past…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK50_the-calamari-story_Monterey-CA.html
Since the early 1900's the Monterey Bay has been one of the principal fishing centers along the Pacific Coast. Today, Monterey's fishermen continue to be major contributors to the nation's supply of squid (calamari). In the early 50's Abalonett…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0W_cannery-divers-memorial_Monterey-CA.html
Monterey's world-famous sardine industry depended on the courage and skill of cannery divers. Sardines were pumped ashore from floating hoppers through underwater pipes that had to be installed, repaired, replaced, realigned and maintained in orde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJX4_montereys-commercial-fishing-fleet_Monterey-CA.html
This harbor is the home of....Monterey's Commerical Fishing Fleet. It once boasted the largest sardine fishing industry in the world, an industry that flourished until the late 1940's. Commercial fishing was pioneered and developed here by the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMINR_the-first-and-second-filipino-infantry-regiments-u-s-army_Salinas-CA.html
The first Filipino Infantry Regiment was activated July 13, 1942 at the Salinas California Rodeo Grounds. The Second Filipino Infantry Regiment was activated November 22, 1942 at Fort Ord. Personnel were Filipinos living in the United States then …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI35_mission-nuestra-se-ora-doloros-sima-de-la-soledad_Soledad-CA.html
This mission, founded October 9,1791 by Father Ferm?n Francisco de Lasu?n, ministered to the Indians of the Salinas Valley. Governor Jos? Joaqu?n de Arrillaga died here July 24, 1814 and was buried in the chapel. Prosperous in its early years, Sol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI2E_the-de-anza-expedition-in-soledad_Soledad-CA.html
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by Decree of Carlo III of Spain led an expedition near this site — the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland Bee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI06_eugene-sherwood_Salinas-CA.html
Born in London, England, graduate of Eton College, Captain in British Army and a London barrister. Arrived in San Francisco in 1856 as representative of a land purchasing group. Donated land in Salinas for railroad, churches, schools, streets, and…