Rancho Lucero Marker

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Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rancho Lucero

By Greg Ullman, August 28, 2012

1. Rancho Lucero Marker

Inscription. In 1944, Frank and Dolores Lucero purchased 40 acres at this intersection. They previously farmed in Seal Beach. Dolores didn't want to leave the house so it was moved to this location while Dolores and a few kids were inside.

Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 28.)

Location. 33° 42.999′ N, 117° 55.717′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Newhope Street, on the right when traveling west on Warner Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Colonia Jaurez (approx. one mile away); Helicopter Landing Pad (approx. 1.3 miles away); Horse Ranch (approx. 1.4 miles away); Joint Outfall System (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nimocks Home (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fountain Valley Drive-In (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ishii Home (approx. 2 miles away); Section Houses (approx. 2.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fountain Valley.

View of Rancho Lucero Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Greg Ullman, September 11, 2012

2. View of Rancho Lucero Marker

Rancho Lucero Photo, Click for full size

By Greg Ullman, September 11, 2012

3. Rancho Lucero

A private residence, seen from outside the front gate.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 17, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.