Los Angeles, California
The Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial is a large stone memorial wall located on North Hill Street in Los Angeles. It commemorates the Mormon Battalion, the New York Volunteers, and the raising of the first American flag in Los Angeles on July 4, 1847.
The memorial features a massive bas-relief panel depicting the flag-raising ceremony and a waterfall (though often dry). It stands on the site of the original Fort Moore.
View the historical monument and read the inscriptions. It offers a glimpse into the American military history of Los Angeles. It's a quick stop for history buffs.
Daytime for better visibility of the relief details.
Free to view. Open 24 hours as it is a public monument.
None directly at the memorial, but located near civic center facilities.
It's located near Chinatown and Olvera Street, making it easy to include in a walking tour of the area. The waterfall is not always operational.
Chinatown, Olvera Street, and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.