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

Site of San Pedro Gate

1857

San Pedro Gate Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 31, 2008

1. San Pedro Gate Marker

Inscription. The original townsite of Anaheim was surrounded by a living fence of willow trees to keep out the livestock which roamed freely on the open range. This is the site of the gate that was opened to permit travel to and from San Pedro and Los Angeles.

Erected 1979 by Orange County Board of Supervisors - Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places.

Location. 33° 49.945′ N, 117° 55.652′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Center Street west of Walnut Street. The marker is located at end of the cul-de-sac. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 S West St, Anaheim CA 92805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Utopian Dream (approx. ¼ mile away); Wind and Water / Anaheim Agriculture (approx. ¼ mile away); Mother Colony House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (approx. ¼ mile away); Architectural Sampler (approx. ¼ mile away); Outdoor Living (approx. ¼ mile away); Boysen Cactus Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

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Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 28, 2014

2. San Pedro Gate Marker

The marker is now mounted to a wall.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 28, 2014

3. San Pedro Gate Marker

The marker is now mounted to a wall.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 31, 2008

4. San Pedro Gate Marker

The marker was originally mounted to a pedestal.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,186 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.