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Founders' Rock

Berkeley, California • Alameda County

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About This Property

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Founders' Rock is a distinctive boulder formation located in Berkeley, California, featuring carved inscriptions commemorating the city's founding. It is a prominent natural landmark within the Berkeley Hills.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.2
Listed Date
3/25/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Social History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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