Waterfront in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ranchos
Los Alamitos • Los Cerritos
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014
1. Ranchos Marker
This plaque marks the dividing line between the two ranchos on which Long Beach was subsequently built. Originally a part of a Spanish land grant to Manuel Nieto in 1784. They were partitioned between the heirs by government in 1834.
Erected by Long Beach Parlor No. 278 Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Hispanic 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 1784.
Location. 33° 45.963′ N, 118° 11.026′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Drive, on the right when traveling east on Ocean Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Beach CA 90802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Villa Riviera (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooper Arms (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Esser House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Campbell Mural (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church
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Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014
2. Ranchos Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
