DOMMNGUEZ RANCHHOUSE - View this location on map - The central portion of the ranchhouse was built in 1826 by Manuel Dommnguez. Rancho San Pedro, ten square leagues granted provisionally by Governor Fages to Juan Josi Dommnguez in 1784, was regranted by Governor Sola to Cristobal Dommnguez in 1822. In the battle of Dommnguez Ranch, fought here October 8 and 9, 1846, Californians led by Josi Antonio Carrillo repelled United States forces under Captain William Mervine, U.S. Navy, in an attempt to recapture the Pueblo of Los Angeles. 18127 S Alameda, Compton, California Historical

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