Site of the First building in the present City of Stockton
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ucdvicky
N 37° 57.433 W 121° 17.498
10S E 650082 N 4202444
Plaque by city hall in Stockton.
Waymark Code: WM3P1R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2008
Views: 23
NO. 178 SITE OF FIRST BUILDING IN PRESENT CITY OF STOCKTON - In August 1844, the first settlers arrived at Rancho del Campo de los Franceses. One of the company, Thomas Lindsay, built the first dwelling, a tule hut, on this site. He was later murdered by Indians and buried here by travelers. The Point was formed by the junction of McLeod's Lake and Miner's Channel.
Marker Number: 178.00
Marker Name: SITE OF FIRST BUILDING IN PRESENT CITY OF STOCKTON
County: San Joaquin
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/26/1969
Location:
City Hall, on Civic St between Miner and El Dorado Sts, Stockton
Website: Not listed
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