The Bear Flag Monument in Sonoma, California, stands as a tribute to the historic event of the raising of the Bear Flag on June 14, 1846, symbolizing California's declaration of freedom from Mexican rule. Erected by the Native Sons of the Golden West and the State of California, this monument marks the spot where Lieutenant Joseph W. Revere of the U.S.A. replaced the Bear Flag with the American Flag on July 9, 1846.
Located in the Sonoma Plaza Historic District, which holds the prestigious designation of a National Historic Landmark since 1960, the Bear Flag Monument is a significant landmark in Sonoma County. Although Sonoma no longer serves as the county seat, this monument remains a testament to the region's rich history and its role in California's fight for independence.
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