Motte Fountain

Historical marker location:

799 Van Ness Street, Coalinga, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Van Ness Street and Sunset Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Van Ness Street.)

In appreciation from Vince and Lois Motte.

California was once a part of Mexico before it became a U.S. state. Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821 and California became a Mexican territory. However, in 1846, the U.S. declared war on Mexico and after a brief conflict, California was ceded to the U.S. as a part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.