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| Landmark #722 | Contra Costa County | Visited: February 15, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the site where vagabonds attacked and killed Dr. John Marsh! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Dr. Marsh, who practiced medicine throughout the state from his home near Brentwood, purchased Rancho Meganos in 1837. On his way home from Martinez, he was murdered here by ruffians on September 24, 1856.
OTHER TIDBITS: All this plaque really says is that Dr. John Marsh was murdered here, but there’s so much more to the story! From the get-go, he was a major supporter of the Sioux tribes in their land disputes and even compiled the first ever Sioux dictionary! While proficient in medicine, he was never actually certified because his mentor died before he could officially complete his studies. Nonetheless, his skills gained him much notoriety, so much so that his letters to people back east launched the westward wagon train movement! Remember the pioneers? You can thank John Marsh for inspiring them! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Across street from 4575 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA 94553 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~372mi (599km) — 6.2hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |