Burial Site of Chief Solano

In the vicinity of this plaque is the burial site of Chief Sem Yeto, christianized <b>Francisco Solano</b>. Chief of the Suisun Tribe <small>"their word for west winds"</small> sub-group of the Patwin Indians. The village was located near Rockville and he held sway over most of the tribes between Petaluma Creek and the Sacramento River.<br> <center>Dedicated by<br> <b>Native Sons of the Golden West</b><br> John H. Kurtz &#8212; Grand President<br> April 18, 1971<br> Under the auspices of Solano Parlor 59, Fairfield &#8212; Suisun<br> In memory of James D. Phelan</center>