JUANA BRIONES, PIONEER SETTLER OF YERBA BUENA - San Francisco, CA
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N 37° 48.069 W 122° 24.573
10S E 551979 N 4183916
A California marker in Washington Square Plaza in San Francisco.
Waymark Code: WM535R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 21
Juana Briones, born in Hispanic California, was a prominent woman of her time. In the 1830’s and 1840’s she transformed an isolated cove in the then Mexican hamlet of Yerba Buena into her rancho. At the site of this park she raised cattle and grew vegetables for sale to ship crews. She gave sanctuary to refugees and was revered as a healer and caregiver. She is honored as a humanitarian, astute businesswoman, community builder, and devoted mother of eight children.
Marker Number: 1,024.00
Marker Name: JUANA BRIONES, PIONEER SETTLER OF YERBA BUENA
County: San Francisco
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/29/1997
Location:
Washington Square
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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