Frémont Peak!

Bill
Frémont Peak
Landmark #181 San Benito County Visited: October 1, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque marking the distant site of one of John C. Frémont’s camps. The site is still there, but about 5 miles away!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: On March 6, 1846, Captain John C. Frémont built a fort here on Gabilan (Gavilan) Peak (Frémont Peak). He unfurled his colors and for four days awaited the attack of a force of Californians. The battle did not materialize by the night of March 9, and Frémont broke camp and departed for Oregon.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West!
  • Donate to the Native Daughters of the Golden West!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Site:

  • Frémont Peak State Park
    11 mi S of Hwy 156 via San Juan Canyon Rd (Co Rd G1)

Plaque:

  • Abbey Park
    SE corner of Fourth and Muckelemi Sts
    San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

ANNOTATIONS:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Los Angeles: ~311mi (501km) — 5.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~158mi (255km) — 2.7hrs
From San Diego: ~432mi (696km) — 7.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~92mi (149km) — 1.6hrs
When should I go? You can visit the plaque any time you like, but the park is open for day use from 8:00 AM until half an hour after sunset!

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