SITE OF ORIGINAL FLAGSTAFF MEMORIAL PLAQUE

COMMODORE JOHN DRAKE SLOAT RAISED THE AMERICAN FLAG IN TAKING POSSESSION OF CALIFORNIA IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Address: MONTEREY PENINSULA RECREATIONAL TRAIL

City: MONTEREY

State: California

Zip Code: 93940

Memorial Type: Plaques On Stone

Access: Public

Wars Commemorated: MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

Year Dedicated: 1997

Photograph By: BARRY SWACKHAMER

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