California Department of Parks and Recreation Site of original flagstaff where the American Flag was first raised by Commodore John Drake Sloat on July 7th 1846 taking possession of California in the name of the United States of America later ceded to America under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on February 2, 1848 Dedicated January 21, 1997 by California State Park Commission and Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West Funded by James A. Bailey Trust

1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, United States

Monterey Customhouse Constructed by the Mexican Government during 1827 and 1841 to collect customs duties from foreign shipping when Monterey was the capital of this northern province, and custom duties were Alta California's principal source of revenue. United States Customhouse from 1848 until 1867, this plaque is dedicated to all the customs officers who have served in this building, and in honor and recognition of the U.S. Customs Service bicentennial. Presented by Quintin L. Villanueva, Jr. Regional Commissioner U.S. Customs Service Pacific Region August 18, 1988

1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, United States

Custom House Constructed in 1827 by the Mexican government to collect custom duties from foreign shipping, a principle revenue source when Monterey was the capital of Alta California, Mexico's northernmost province. Thomas O. Larkin, US consul to Alta California, contracted with the Mexican government in 1841 to rebuild and enlarge the Custom House. Commodore John Drake Sloat raised the American flag over this building on July 7, 1846 to signal the passing of California from Mexican to American rule. Restored through the efforts of the Native Sons of the Golden West with the assistance of the people of California. State Registered Historical Landmark No. 1 Registered June 1, 1932 National Historic Landmark designated 1960 Plaque placed by the Native Sons of the Golden West, the California State Parks Foundation, and California State Parks Rededicated 2014, the 150th anniversary of California State Parks

1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, United States