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History of Concord, California
Taken from the ConcordHistory.com. (Links Added)
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Chronology of Concord History

(as of January 2002)

Prehistory: Bay Miwok Indian Period

  • Chupcan Indian tribelet occupies Diablo Valley.
  • Oak, pine, and willow trees proliferated across the valley and foothills.
  • Bear, elk, deer and coyote roamed the area. The streams teem with salmon.

1770’s: First Europeans cross Diablo Valley

  • Captain Pedro Fages and Padre Juan Crespi lead party in 1772.
  • Lt. Col. Juan Bautista de Anza, Padre Pedro Font and Lt. Joachim Moraga lead party in 1776.

1810’s: Indians disappear from Valley

  • Chupcan Indians are missionized at San Jose and San Francisco missions.

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