Armistice Oak Tree Site - California Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker is located across El Camino from a different marker with the same number. The plaque here reads:
"Armistice Oak Tree Site

Here on January 8, 1847, Francisco Sanchez, leader of a California Band surrendered himself and some american prisoners and arms to Lieut. Grayson thus ending the battle of Santa Clara or "The Battle of the Mustard Stalks" of January 2, 1847. This armistice ended the last uprising against the tide of american conquest in the Santa Clara Valley."

The website lists:
"After an armed confrontation on January 2 and a meeting the following day, Marine Captain Ward Marston, commander of the United States expeditionary force, and Francisco Sánchez, leader of the Mexican-Californian ranchers, agreed to a treaty here on January 7, 1847. U.S. forces were to recognize the rights of the Californians and end seizures of their property."

At this location, there is another plaque talking about the Battle of Santa Clara, and another detailing the moving, loss and eventual recovery of the California historical Plaque.

There is a small park on this corner with some roses and a few benches. The focal point of this area is the trangular pedistal with the 3 plaques mounted to it.

Marker Number: 260.00 Marker Name: Santa Clara Campaign Treaty Site County: Santa Clara Has Official CA Plaque: yes Marker Dedication Date: 01/08/1962 Location: SE NE corner of El Camino Real and Lincoln St, Santa Clara Website: Not listed

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