3/13/1998
3/13/1998
3/13/1998
Landmark information
- Location:
18127 S Alameda, Compton - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
3/13/1998 - Date Most Recently Visited:
3/13/1998 - GPS Coordinates:
N 33 52.012, W 118 13.085 - Other Designations:
National Register of Historic Places
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Dominguez Ranch House
Central portion built in 1826 by Manuel Dominguez
Rancho San Pedro
Ten square leagues granted provisionally by Governor Fages to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784. Regranted by Governor Sola to Cristobal Dominguez in 1822.
Battle of Dominguez Ranch
Fought on this rancho October 8 & 9, 1846, when Californians led by Jose Antonio Carrillo repelled United States forces under Captain William Mervine, U.S. Navy, in an attempt to recapture the pueblo of Los Angeles.