Trail of the John C. Frémont 1844 Expedition
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heringermr
N 38° 03.130 W 121° 11.290
10S E 658967 N 4213152
California Historical Landmark #995
Waymark Code: WM7KRY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2009
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Frémont's historic second overland expedition of 1843-44 was the first in which he reached California. He and his companions entered California in the dead of winter, camped across the snowbound Sierra, spent a month at Sutter's Fort in the Sacramento Valley, and then continued south through the San Joaquin Valley. Frémont's report added to the growing American interest in the Far West and California, making this 1844 expedition one of the most influential events in American westward expansion. Frémont camped at this site on March 26, 1844.
Marker Number: 995.00
Marker Name: TRAIL OF THE JOHN C. FRÉMONT 1844 EXPEDITION
County: San Joaquin
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Location:
NW corner of junction of Hwy 88 and Calaveras River
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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