California Historical Landmarks in San Joaquin County
California Landmark 178
First Building in Stockton Site
Civic Street Between Miner and El Dorado
Stockton
First Building in Stockton Site
In August 1844, the first settlers arrived at Rancho del Campo de los Franceses. One of the company,
Thomas Lindsay, built the first dwelling, a tule hut, on this site. He was later murdered by Indians and
buried here by travelers. The Point was formed by the junction of McLeod's Lake and Miner's Channel.