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Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Royal Presidio Chapel

 
 
Royal Presidio Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Royal Presidio Chapel Marker
Inscription. The Royal Chapel of San Carlos de Borromeo, founded June 3, 1770, is the only remaining Presidio chapel in California.

Madariaga Adobe * Follow Church St. to Abrego
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Erected by City of Monterey. (Marker Number 105.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionHispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1820.
 
Location. 36° 35.758′ N, 121° 53.443′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Streeet and Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Streeet. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 Church Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Revolutionary War Historical Site (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Junipero Oak
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Madariaga Adobe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orientations At The Marsh Building (about 500 feet away); Casa Pacheco (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
 
Regarding Royal Presidio Chapel. The Royal Presidio Chapel is California Historical Landmark No. 105
 
Royal Presidio Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Royal Presidio Chapel Marker
Royal Presidio Chapel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
3. Royal Presidio Chapel
A Registered National Historic Landmark plaque is located beneath the sign on the left boulder.
Royal Presidio Chapel plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
4. Royal Presidio Chapel plaque

Royal Presidio Chapel
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark

under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service 1961
Today the Royal Presidio Chapel is called the San Carlos Cathedral image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
5. Today the Royal Presidio Chapel is called the San Carlos Cathedral
Royal Presidio Chapel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
6. Royal Presidio Chapel
Stones mark the location of several earlier chapels image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
7. Stones mark the location of several earlier chapels
Interior of the San Carlos Cathedral image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
8. Interior of the San Carlos Cathedral
Before the most recent renovations, there were several plaques in front of the Royal Presidio Chapel image. Click for full size.
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9. Before the most recent renovations, there were several plaques in front of the Royal Presidio Chapel
Our Lady of Bethlehem Shrine image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
10. Our Lady of Bethlehem Shrine
on the grounds of the San Carlos Cathedral. The plaque reads:
Our Lady of Bethlehem Shrine
Patroness of the Diocese of Monterey

This shrine was originally built and
dedicated in memory of
Catherine “Rena” Coniglio
by her husband and five daughters in
1967, the year of her death. The five
white rabbits on the tile plaque
represent her five daughters. This
shrine was rebuilt and relocated to
its current location as a part of the
conservation and restoration of
San Carlos Cathedral in 2008 with
the gracious cooperation of the
Peter Coniglio Family.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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