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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN6_site-of-the-first-protestant-church-in-california_Benicia-CA.html
On this site was organized by the Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., on April 15, 1949 the First Presbyterian Church of Benicia. This was the first protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church of disbanded …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAN3_site-of-benicia-seminary_Benicia-CA.html
[Marker mounted on front of base (Photo #1]The birthplace of Mills College, founded in 1852 as the Young Ladies' Seminary of Benicia. Acquired from Mary Atkins by Cyrus and Susan Mills in 1865. It was moved to its present site in Oakland in 1871 a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMW_clock-tower_Benicia-CA.html
The first stone fortress in the far west. Originally had two towers, but following an accidental explosure in 1912, it was rebuilt with only one tower and the present clock was installed. Buring the building's history, it has served as a chapel, m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMP_1849-benicia-arsenal-1964_Benicia-CA.html
On this historic site for more than a century military history was written. The loyalty, courage, and devotion of the military and the civilian who served their country here furnished material for a brilliant page in the saga of the far west. What…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAMM_rockville-stone-chapel_Fairfield-CA.html
Erected by pioneers of Methodist Episcopal Church South with volunteer labor and donated funds. Cornerstone laid October 3, 1856. Dedicated February 1857. Site supplied by Landy and Sandy Alford. Chapel deteriorated by 1929 and deeded by the churc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96K_pe-a-adobe-park_Vacaville-CA.html
Dedicated to the Pe?a and Vaca families who in 1842 settled what became the Rancho Los Putos, choosing this valley for their homes.
Pause and enjoy the heritage of the hills, lake and valley which the pioneers called Laguna.
Bienvenidos Amig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96I_pioneer-monument_Vacaville-CA.html
This pioneer monument is dedicated to the people who brought civilization to Solano County - one of whom was Edwin Markham, the poet, who grew to manhood in this Lagoon Valley, rimmed by what he called his summer hills. Names of a few of the other…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YJ_rancho-los-putos_Vacaville-CA.html
This is the site of Rancho Los Putos of 10 square leagues granted in 1845 by Governor Pio Pico granted to Juan Felipe Pe?a and Manuel Cabeza Vaca. The Pe?a Adobe, erected here in 1842, is still owned by the descendants of the Pena-Vaca families. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6Y1_suisun-bay-reserve-fleet_Benicia-CA.html
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), owned and operated by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Established by the Merchant Ship Act of 1946, NDRF serves as a reserve which c…