NO. 513 BURIAL PLACE OF JOHN BROWN (JUAN FLACO) - Stockton, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 57.352 W 121° 16.610
10S E 651385 N 4202319
Quick Description: This 'Paul Revere of California,' who lived in Stockton from 1851 to 1859, is buried in the former Citizen's Cemetery near this site.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 5/12/2008 6:27:18 PM
Waymark Code: WM3RWZ
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
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Long Description:
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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