NO. 513 BURIAL PLACE OF JOHN BROWN (JUAN FLACO) - Stockton, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 57.352 W 121° 16.610
10S E 651385 N 4202319
This 'Paul Revere of California,' who lived in Stockton from 1851 to 1859, is buried in the former Citizen's Cemetery near this site.
Waymark Code: WM3RWZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
Views: 25
In 1846, during American conquest of California, John Brown -nicknamed Juan Flaco - rode from Los Angeles to San Francisco in four days to warn Commodore Stockton of the siege of Los Angeles, and troops were sent to secure the city.
Marker Number: 513.00
Marker Name: BURIAL PLACE OF JOHN BROWN (JUAN FLACO)
County: San Joaquin
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Location:
1100 E Weber St at N Union St, Stockton
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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