San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1776 Overland Immigration Expedition
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 2013
1. 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition Marker
In January of 1776, San Gabriel Mission was host to trailblazer Colonel Juan Bautista De Anza and over 200 colonists and soldiers, enroute from Sonora, Mexico, to become the first residents of San Francisco. This was the first overland immigration into Upper Alta California. Father Font, Diarist, said of San Gabriel, "On our arrival, they killed 4 sheep, whose meat was good. I do not remember having eaten mutton more fat and tender, also chicken. All of us loved San Gariel Mission, its fat cows that give rich milk from which cheese and butter was made." As Father Paterna says, "It is like the Promised Land."
Bienvenidos
Erected by Claretian Missionary Fathers 1908 to present.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1776.
Location. 34° 5.816′ N, 118° 6.397′ W. Marker is in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on south Mission Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Gabriel Mission (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Denise Boose, May 2013
2. 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 2013
3. 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 12, 2013
4. De Anza Trail 1774
The First Overland Route to California
De Anza Trail Caballeros 1942
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 2013
5. San Gabriel Mission
The gentleman is walking along the sidewalk where the actual trail was.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
