Battle of the Rio San Gabriel

<br> <center>Near this site, on<br> January 3, 1847, was fought the<br><br> <b>Battle of the<br> Rio San Gabriel</b><br><br> between American forces commanded by Capt. <br> Robert F. Stockton, U.S. Navy, Commander-in-<br> chief, Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearney, U.S. Army, <br> and Californians commanded by General<br> Jose Maria Flores. <br><br> Structure erected by the City of Montebello,<br> plaque placed by Board of Supervisors of<br> the County of Los Angeles, June 8, 1944. <br><br> Historical Landmark No. 385<br> California State Park Commission</center>