Presidio of Sonoma - Sonoma, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 17.619 W 122° 27.394
10S E 547520 N 4238536
The Presidio of Sonoma aka the Sonoma Barracks.
Waymark Code: WM6K0Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2009
Views: 4
"Sonoma Barracks
Erected in 1836 by General M.G. Vallejo. Headquarters of Bear Flag Party which on June 14, 1846 proclaimed a "California Republic" and raised the Bear Flag on Sonoma's plaza. Twenty three days later, July 7, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat representing the United States government took possession of California. In April 1847 Stevenson's regiment, Company "G," U.S.A. occupied the barracks.
Tablet placed by Historic Landmarks Committee,
Native Sons of the Golden West,
May 1937."
Marker Number: 316.00
Marker Name: Presidio of Sonoma
County: Sonoma
Location:
Northeast Corner of Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma State Historic Park
Website: [Web Link]
Has Official CA Plaque: Not Listed
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
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