South Montebello in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mission Vieja

Old Mission San Gabriel

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 18, 2018

1. Old Mission San Gabriel Marker

Inscription. This tablet was erected by Walter P. Temple and blessed by Right-Reverend John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles, July 31, 1921, to commemorate the founding of Mission San Gabriel Archangel, on this ground, at Old Mission by Rev. Fathers Angel Somero and Pedro B. Cambon, Sept. 8, 1771.

Erected 1921 by Walter B. Temple. (Marker Number 161.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 1.857′ N, 118° 4.392′ W. Marker is in Montebello, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Montebello. Marker is at the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south on San Gabriel Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montebello CA 90640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bosque Del Rio Hondo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe (approx. 0.9 miles away); Casa de Governor Pío Pico (approx. 2½ miles away); Garvey Ranch House (approx. 2.8 miles away);

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The Lion (approx. 3.2 miles away); El Monte (approx. 3.2 miles away); Greek George (approx. 3.4 miles away); Battle of the Rio San Gabriel (approx. 3½ miles away).

More about this marker. California Historic Landmark No. 161 — 'Mission Vieja', Old Mission, was the name given to the first buildings erected, and later abandoned, by the fathers for Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. The permanent buildings for the mission were located about five miles distant.

Regarding Mission Vieja. The Mission was originally located near the river and subject to flooding, so it was relocated five miles north of here. Mr. Temple had this marker placed on his land, across the street from the actual location of the Old Mission. There are no ruins remaining.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 18, 2018

2. Old Mission San Gabriel Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 18, 2018

3. Old Mission San Gabriel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2018. This page has been viewed 1,011 times since then and 166 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.