Burial Site of Chief Solano - Fairfield, CA
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N 38° 14.050 W 122° 07.530
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A Native Sons of the Golden West marker on the burial site of the namesake of Solano County.
Waymark Code: WMAA9M
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2010
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In the vicinity of this plaque is the burial site of Sem-Yeto, christianized Francisco Solano. Chief of the Suisun Tribe. "Their word for west winds." A sub-group of the Patwin Indians. The village was located near Rockville and he held sway over most of the tribes between Petaluma Creek and Sacramento River.
Dedicated by the
Native Sons of the Golden West
John H. Krutz - Grand President
April 18, 1971
Under the auspices of the Solano Parlor of 59, Fairfield - Suisun
in memory of James D. Phelan
Group that erected the marker: Native Sons of the Golden West
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Solano College Road
Fairfield, CA USA
94534
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