Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Father Junipero Serra

1713 – 1784

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. Father Junipero Serra Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the Memory of Father Junipero Serra 1713 - 1784 the first Franciscan missionary to whom California owes an everlasting tribute – he brought civilization to our land and in deed and character he deserves a foremost place in the history of our State

Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Native Sons of the Golden West, and the People of the State of California.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 34.6′ N, 121° 29.47′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in the Central Business District. Marker is located on the grounds of the State Capital Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 10th and L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America.

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is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. El Camino Real Bell (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Camellia Grove (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Memorial Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Symbol Yields To Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The California State Insectary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS California Bell Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Regarding Father Junipero Serra. Surrounding the statue are bronze plates depicting 9 of the 21 missions from San Diego to Sonoma.

Also see . . .
1. Junípero Serra. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Father Junipero Serra. Museum of the City of San Francisco website entry (Submitted on December 28, 2008.)

Additional keywords.

Father Junipero Serra Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

2. Father Junipero Serra Marker and Statue

California Missions

Father Junipero Serra Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

3. Father Junipero Serra Statue

At the base of the statue is a map of California's 21 missions, from San Diego to Sonoma.

Junipero Serra statue taken down by protesters at Capitol, CHP says image. Click for more information.

via KCRA 3, July 6, 2021

4. Junipero Serra statue taken down by protesters at Capitol, CHP says

KCRA 3 website newsclip
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San Diego de Alcala - 1769 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

5. San Diego de Alcala - 1769

1 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

Santa Clara de Asis - 1777 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

6. Santa Clara de Asis - 1777

2 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Juan Capistrano - 1776 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

7. San Juan Capistrano - 1776

3 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Francisco de Asis - 1776 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

8. San Francisco de Asis - 1776

4 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 1772 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

9. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 1772

5 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Gabriel Arcangel - 1771 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

10. San Gabriel Arcangel - 1771

6 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Antonio de Padua - 1771 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

11. San Antonio de Padua - 1771

7 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo - 1770 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

12. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo - 1770

8 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

San Buenaventura - 1782 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

13. San Buenaventura - 1782

9 of 9 plates surrounding the statue

Father Junipero Serra and the map of California Missions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019

14. Father Junipero Serra and the map of California Missions

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019

15. Father Junipero Serra statue

Map of California and the Missions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

16. Map of California and the Missions

The Father Junipero Serra Monument sculptor's tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019

17. The Father Junipero Serra Monument sculptor's tablet

The Father Serra Monument is a design and work by Maurice Loriaux 1965

Father Junipero Serra and Marker minus Father Junipero Serra image. Click for full size.

December 27, 2020

18. Father Junipero Serra and Marker minus Father Junipero Serra

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 5,123 times since then and 58 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 18, 2009. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 14, 15. submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 16. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 17. submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 18. submitted on November 26, 2021.