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 link to plaque | MISSION SAN CARLOS BORROMÉO DE CARMELO Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Mission San Carlos was established by Father Serra on June 3, 1770 at the Presidio of Monterey. Finding this location unsuitable, Serra moved the mission to Carmel Valley. In July 1771 he set to work constructing temporary buildings at the new site, and in December 1771 the mission was moved to its permanent location. SW corner of Lasuen Dr and Rio Rd, Carmel Note: I didn't find the plaque. There is an admission charge to the Mission. Additional info: San Carlos Borroméo De Carmelo Mission | |
 link to plaque | SITE OF THE BATTLE OF NATIVIDAD Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Combined American forces under Captains Charles D. Burrass (or Burroughs) and Bluford K. Thompson clashed with Comandante Manuel de Jesœs Castro's Californians in this vicinity on November 16, 1846. Casualties on each side consisted of several men killed and wounded. The Americans saved a large herd of horses for Lt. Col. John C. FrŽmont, who then later proceeded south to participate in the Armistice at Cahuenga in January 1847. SW corner of San Juan Grade (P.M. 4.9) and Crazy Horse Canyon Rd, 5.0 mi NE of Salinas Note: No site, only farmland. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | CHAUTAUQUA HALL Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map The first Chautauqua in the West was organized at Pacific Grove in June 1879 for the presentation of 'moral attractions' and 'the highest grade of concerts and entertainments.' Known worldwide as 'Chautauqua-by-the-Sea,' it made Pacific Grove an unequaled cultural center. SW corner of 16th St and Central Ave, Pacific Grove Note: Plaque in flat in a planter on the 16th St side. Additional info: City Of Pacific Grove Recreation Department | |
 link to plaque | TEMPORARY DETENTION CAMPS FOR JAPANESE AMERICANS - SALINAS ASSEMBLY CENTER Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map This monument is dedicated to the 3,586 Monterey Bay area residents of Japanese ancestry, most of whom were American citizens, temporarily confined in the Salinas Rodeo Grounds during World War II, from April to July 1942. They were detained without charges, trial, or establishment of guilt before being incarcerated in permanent camps, mostly at Poston, Arizona. May such injustice and humiliation never recur. Sherwood Gardens Rodeo Grounds, Sherwood Hall Community Center 940 N Main St, Salinas Note: The plaque is in the southeast corner of the park south of the rodeo grounds. Additional info: Salinas Sports Complex |