San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Campo Santo

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013

1. Campo Santo Marker

Inscription. “On October 24, 1839, I blessed the Campo Santo Nuevo (New Cemetery, which because the cemetery adjoining the church could hold no more bodies, was laid out away from the church).”
Fr. Antonio Anzar

A part of Rancho de San Antonio, granted to Manuel Larios. Don Manuel gave this cemetery site, reserving the S.W. corner for Larios family burials.

Marked by the San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179, Native Daughters of the Golden West, October 28, 1966 in memory of pioneers and early settlers buried here.

Erected 1966 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1848.

Location. 36° 50.752′ N, 121° 32.687′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is on Monterey Street west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Monterey Street, San Juan Bautista

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CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Juan Bautista WW II Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Marentis House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carl M. Luck Gas Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Jim Jack’s Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Fremont Peak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Safety Follows Wisdom (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old School House (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of San Juan Bautista (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Patrick and Margaret Breen (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013

2. Campo Santo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 24, 2018, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.