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Landmark information
- Location:
Fremont Peak SP, 11 mi S of Hwy 156 via San Juan Canyon Rd (Co Rd G1); plaque located in Abbey Park, SE corner of Fourth and Muckelem Sts, San Juan Bautista - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
7/9/1995 - Date Most Recently Visited:
3/28/2008 - GPS Coordinates:
Plaque: N 36 50.686, W 121 32.375 - Site 11 miles away
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Fremont Peak
In March 1846, Jose Castro, Mexican military commander, ordered John C. Fremont from the country, and with Kit Carson and 60 men he moved to top of peak, built entrenchments, raised flag and awaited attack. Bear Flag incident and Mexican War followed. State Historical Monument.