Vallejo, California - Wikipedia
WEBThe city was founded in 1851 on General Vallejo's Rancho Suscol to serve as the capital city of California, which it served as from 1852 until 1853, when the Californian government moved to neighboring Benicia, named in honor of …
History — Visit Vallejo
WEBLearn Vallejo History. The City of Vallejo was founded as California’s first state capitol in 1850 and named for one of the state’s pre-eminent native sons, a Mexican military officer, General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, whose land much of the original city was built upon.
Vallejo History — Visit Vallejo
WEBAlthough the town is named after General Vallejo, the man regarded as the true founder of Vallejo is John B. Frisbie. After his daughter Epifania married Frisbie, General Vallejo granted him power of attorney for the land grant.
History - City of Vallejo, CA
WEBHistory. The City of Vallejo's story is connected to General Mariano G. Vallejo's envisioning the promise of the area in 1844. Named after him and twice the site of the state capitol in the 1850s, Vallejo grew into an important shipping and naval center.
Vallejo | Bay Area, Napa Valley, Waterfront City | Britannica
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The establishment in 1854 of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard (closed 1996), the first such shipyard on the west coast of the United States, ensured the success of the city. The city also developed flour-milling and meatpacking industries. It is now a commuter and transportation hub for the North Bay area.
About Vallejo - Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, CA
WEBThe City of Vallejo was founded as California’s first state capitol in 1850 and named for one of the state’s pre-eminent native sons, a Mexican military officer, General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, whose land much of the original city was built upon.
Vallejo Heritage — Visit Vallejo
WEBOne of the unique things about California and Vallejo in particular, is that its "history" dates back only 150 years or so. That’s not very long ago when compared with other parts of the United States or Europe. But nevertheless, the story of Vallejo’s past can be seen all around the city - at Mare Island, in the downtown area, and in the ...
Vallejo History
WEBIn 1852 the City of Vallejo becomes the first permanent seat of the newly established state of California. In 1853 the United States Navy purchased Mare Island for the creation of the first naval installation on the West Coast. Visit Our Historical Museum.
Mare Island History — Visit Vallejo
WEBThe City’s namesake, the USS Mariano G. Vallejo was built at Mare Island and launched on October 23, 1965. As the submarine slid down the ways, its decoration even included a huge sombrero on the boat.
Vallejo, California - Wikiwand
WEBThe city was founded in 1851 on General Vallejo's Rancho Suscol to serve as the capital city of California, which it served as from 1852 until 1853, when the Californian government moved to neighboring Benicia, named in honor of …
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