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Monterey was the first capital of California under Spanish and Mexican rule, from 1777 to 1849.
In 1850, San Jose became the capital after California became a state, then Vallejo and Benicia were both briefly capital cities until Sacramento became the current capital in 1854.
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Was eureka a capital of California?
No, but Monterey was until 1850 when it was moved to Sacramento
Was benecia the capital of California?
Yes it was at one time. Also, Vallejo and Monterey were as well!
What languages are spoken in Monterey?
It depends on which Monterey (or monterrey) you are talking about: Monterrey in Nuevo León, Mexico. Monterrey, Casanare, in Colombia Monterey, New South Wales, Australia Monterey Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Monterey County, California Monterey, California Monterey AVA, California wine region in Monterey County Monterey, Indiana Monterey, Kentucky Monterey, Louisiana Monterey, Massachusetts Monterey, Michigan Monterey, Tennessee Monterey, Virginia, in Highland County Monterey, Wisconsin Monterey, Roanoke, Virginia, a neighborhood Monterey Park, California The cities in Mexico and Colombia Speak Spanish. The cities in the US, Canada, and Australia speak English.
When was the first city in California established?
From 1697 to 1777, the capital of Las Califorias (The Californias), which included that area that is now the U. S. state of California, was Loreto, which is located in what is now the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. When Alta California (Upper California) became a separate Spanish territory, its capital was Monterey. That was the situation at the time that Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821. When The California Republic declared independence from Mexico in 1846, Sonoma was its capital. The first capital of the U. S. State of California was San Jose (1850-1851).
When was Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey in California created?
Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey in California was created in 1967.
Who captured the capital town of Monterey?
John Sloat captured tho town of Monterey.
What city is the the capital of California?
The capital of the US state of California is Sacramento. It is located on the Sacramento River just south of where the American River's joins it in the Central Valley of California. It is about 100 miles north-east of San Francisco.
Where is the Monterey Historical Trails in Monterey California located?
The address of the Monterey Historical Trails is: 644 Lyndon St, Monterey, CA 93940
In what state is Monterey?
California, for one.
What is the web address of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey California?
The web address of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
What are some of the attractions available in Monterey California?
Monterey, California is located on the southern edge of California's coast. Some of the top attractions include Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium and the annual Jazz Festival.
What is the closest camp site near monterey bay fairgrounds in Monterey California?
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