Murrieta in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Santa Rosa Rancho

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 22, 2018

1. Santa Rosa Rancho Marker

Inscription. This historic site was granted by Governor Pio Pico to Juan Moreno in 1846. The rancho is a prime example of human history in Southern California. Archaeological evidence indicates that Native Americans occupied this area for over 6000 years and established village and ceremonial sites on the land. No other rancho site in Southern California retains so much of its setting undisturbed.

Erected 2018. (Marker Number 1005.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 33° 30.693′ N, 117° 16.222′ W. Marker is in Murrieta, California, in Riverside County. It can be reached from Tenaja Road near Clinton Kieth Road. Hike two miles south from Tenaja Road, to the Rancho Santa Rosa Adobes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murrieta CA 92562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Heart o' the Hills (approx. 6.6 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hotel Rooms (approx. 10.2 miles away); Butterfield Stagecoaches

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(approx. 10.2 miles away); Vail Ranch Cookhouse (approx. 10.2 miles away); The Wolf Store (approx. 10.2 miles away); Foreman's House (approx. 10.2 miles away); The Bunkhouse (approx. 10.2 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 22, 2018

2. Santa Rosa Rancho Marker

Machado Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 22, 2018

3. Machado Adobe

Moreno Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 22, 2018

4. Moreno Adobe

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.