Near Soledad in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Camino Real Bell
In 1906 guidepost bells were placed along the El Camino Real to guide early travelers and to preserve this historic route which linked California missions beginning in 1769.
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Erected by California Bell.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 36° 24.278′ N, 121° 21.356′ W. Marker is near Soledad, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from Fort Romie Road near Mission Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36641 Fort Romie Rd, Soledad CA 93960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Original Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The De Anza Expedition in Soledad (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Florencio Ibanez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Nuestra Señora Dolorosísima de la Soledad (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Station Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cesar Chavez Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); One Voice Murals Project (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soledad.
More about this marker. This marker is located on the grounds of Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad in front of the church.
Also see . . . El Camino Real Bell - California Bell. The idea of placing a marker along the highway and in front of each Mission did not come about until August 15, 1906 when a cast iron 85 pound bell and piping designed by Mrs. A.S.C. Forbes was placed into the ground at the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora Reina de Los Angeles, also know as the Plaza Church near Union Depot in Los Angeles. (Submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.