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Juana Briones, Pioneer Settler of Yerba Buena
Washington Square Park, San Francisco,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 48' 3.258",
-122° 24' 35.964"
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California State Historical Marker |
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Juana Briones, born in Hispanic California, was a prominent woman of her time. In the 1830’s and 1840’s she transformed an isolated cove in the then Mexican hamlet of Yerba Buena into her rancho. At the site of this park she raised cattle and grew vegetables for sale to ship crews. She gave sanctuary to refugees and was revered as a healer and caregiver. She is honored as a humanitarian, astute businesswoman, community builder, and devoted mother of eight children.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Juana Briones, Pioneer Settler of Yerba Buena Historical Marker Location Map, San Francisco, California Map
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