Gen. George Wright - Sacramento CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 33.800 W 121° 30.050
10S E 630612 N 4269386
A West Point graduate who fought in the Seminole war, the Mexican war, and the Indian wars of the northwest.
Died in a storm at Crescent City CA
Waymark Code: WMNEF4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2015
Views: 4
He and his wife are named on a large obilisk. A recent plaque in honor of Leon Hamilton tells more of Gen. Wright.
He was appointed commander of the Pacific Coast during the Civil War by President A. Lincoln.
Description:
born in 1803, died at the end of the Civil War.
How many generals made it to California??
He would have been Union. He was aboard the ship Brother Jonathon that wrecked.
Date of birth: 10/22/1803
Date of death: 07/30/1865
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 9 - 4 closed wed. and Thurs.
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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