#0348 House of Governor Alvarado

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#0348 House of Governor Alvarado

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494-498 Alvarado St, Monterey

36.597785,-121.895106

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State plaque

36.597785,-121.895106

Plaque text:

Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado

Native of Monterey, Governor of California under Mexican rule December 20, 1836 - December 20, 1842. During his administration the increasing influx of Americans, and the Russian settlement at Fort Ross, began to be regarded as serious problems. Russians withdrew in 1841.

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with Monterey Parlor No. 75, N.S.G.W. September 4, 1949.

Registered 8/8/1939

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