Monterey, California

The City of Monterey is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in central California in the United States. As of 2000, the population was 29,674. The city calls itself "The Cradle of History."

History

Monterey was the capital of California from 1777 to 1849, under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States. It was also the site of the July 7, 1846 Battle of Monterey during the Mexican-American War. It was on this date that John D. Sloat, commodore in the United States Navy, raised the U.S. flag over the Monterey Customs House and claimed California for the United States.

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1777 - 1849 - Spain - Mexico - United States - July 7 - 1846 - Battle of Monterey - Mexican-American War - John D. Sloat - United States Navy - U.S. flag

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For much of the city's history it was famous for the successful fishery in Monterey Bay. That changed in the 1950s, when the local fishery business collapsed. The famous Cannery Row has now been turned into a tourist attraction, with restaurants and shops in the historical site.

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Monterey Bay - 1950s - Cannery Row

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In June 1967 the city was the venue of the Monterey Pop Festival.

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1967 - Monterey Pop Festival

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