Historical Marker Search

You searched for City|State|Country: , ca us

Page 7 of 8 — Showing results 61 to 70 of 79
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAOM_robert-semple_Benicia-CA.html
Robert Semple, chief founder of Benicia, negotiated with General M.G. Vallejo for the land and suggested new city be named after General's wife, Francisca Benicia, selecting Francisca. Officials of Yerba Buena objected and by ordinance changed tha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAOC_founders-of-benicia_Benicia-CA.html
Gen. Mariano G. VallejoWho was Commandante of NorthernCalifornia for over 10 years.Thomas O. LarkinU.S. Consul in California 1844-1846.Robert SemplePresiding Officer of the First ConstitutionalConvention of California and Co-founderwith Rev. Walte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAO7_world-war-i-memorial_Benicia-CA.html
IN MEMORYofEdmund Rudolf AndersonKarl H. DauberWalter E. EricksonJames John PomettaDavid Allen RichieArthur RoodChris CondareWho gave their lives in the World War
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANP_fischer-hanlon-house_Benicia-CA.html
In 1849, Joseph Fischer, a Swiss immigrant, came to Benicia. After joining a butcher partnership, Fischer purchased this lot on July 1, 1858. The house, reputed to be an old hotel was relocated here. The converted building is an outstanding exampl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANK_jack-london_Benicia-CA.html
To rememberJACK LONDONThe authorwho immortalizedthis locality in"John Barleycorn"and"Tales of the Fish Patrol"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANI_pony-express-ferry-carquinez_Benicia-CA.html
[Front of Marker:]Dedicated April 23, 2000byJames StreteskyBenicia Historical SocietyBenicia (N.S.G.W.) Native SonsRichard & Veronica TiptonBenicia Camel Barn MuseumExxon Mobile, Benicia RefineryBenicia Chamber of CommerceBenicia Volunteer Fire De…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMANG_dedicated-to-the-memory-of-pony-express-riders_Benicia-CA.html
William Hamilton, the first Pony Express rider to reach Benicia on the final relay. Carrying the mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to California. Arrived in this city April 23, 1860, at 7 a.m. Thomas J. Bedford, a young Benician, took the mochila by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAND_1854-saint-pauls-episcopal-church-1954_Benicia-CA.html
Founded September 24, 1854, with the first service conducted by lay reader Major F. D. Townsend, U.S. Army, in the "Old Capital Building", constructed from plans presented by Colonel Julian McAlister, of the Benicia Arsenal, in April 1859; Consecr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN9_saint-pauls-episcopal-church_Benicia-CA.html
Designed in 1859 by Lt. Julian McAllister and built by shipwrights of the Pacific Mail and Steamship Company, St. Paul's is an outstanding example of early California Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. Notable for its fine craftsmanship, this bui…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN8_first-masonic-hall-built-in-california_Benicia-CA.html
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 1888, when the n…
PAGE 7 OF 8