Carthay Circle in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Juan Bautista de Anza
Photographed by James King, January 13, 2017
1. Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
Soldier, explorer and discoverer of the overland route from Sonora, Mexico to California. Leader of the first Spanish settlers who came through San Carlos Pass December 1775 on their way to Monterey.
Done for the love of California.
Erected 1927 by Native Sons of the Golden West, and Los Angeles Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1775.
Location. 34° 3.657′ N, 118° 22.065′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Carthay Circle. It is at the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and McCarthy Vista, on the right when traveling east on San Vicente Boulevard. The monument is in the park between the buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6310 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel O. McCarthy (within shouting distance of this marker); "Snowshoe" Thompson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jedediah Strong Smith
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Photographed by James King, January 13, 2017
2. Juan Bautista de Anza Monument
Photographed by James King, January 13, 2017
3. Juan Bautista de Anza
Photographed by James King, January 13, 2017
4. Juan Bautista de Anza Monument
6310 San Vicente Boulevard in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
