Near Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sycamore Tree
Photographed by Donald Laird, January 12, 1997
1. Sycamore Tree Marker
In 1846 General John C. Fremont passed this site of the sycamore tree on his way to sign a treaty with General Andres Pico to secure California for future annexation to the United States. It served the Padres as a resting place; the community as a polling place and a temporary post office; and a location for religious services.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 756.
Erected 1961 by California State Parks Commission, Ventura County Historical Society, and El Aliso Parlor No. 314/Santa Paula and Poinsettia Parlor No. 318 Ventura - Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 756.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Historic Trees, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 34° 22.736′ N, 118° 59.391′ W. Marker is near Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of West Telegraph Road (Route 126 at milepost 16.7) and Sycamore Road, on the right when traveling west on
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, and in the 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santa Clara Schoolhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tanner Homestead (approx. 2.9 miles away); St. Francis Dam Disaster (approx. 3 miles away); Portolα Expedition (approx. 3.8 miles away); Canyon School (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Hardison Estate (approx. 4.3 miles away); Saint Francis Dam Disaster Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away); Birthplace of Union Oil Company of California (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Paula.
More about this marker.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
2. Sycamore Tree Marker is missing
Also see . . . California Landmark Foundation. The foundation is raising money to replace missing California Historical Landmark plaques. (Submitted on December 12, 2024.)
Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
3. Sycamore Tree and Marker Base
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 12, 2018
4. Sycamore Tree
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026
5. Sycamore Tree
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 12, 2018
6. Sycamore Tree street sign
Sycamore Tree Marker 500 feet ahead.
Historical Landmark No. 756
Historical Landmark No. 756
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 4,881 times since then and 271 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on March 13, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on March 13, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
