Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Rafael Rancho
Catalina Verdugo Adobe
| | Oak of Peace | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
1. San Rafael Rancho Marker
San Rafael Rancho, first granted to Josι Maria Verdugo, Oct. 20, 1784.
Catalina Adobe built about 1828.
And, General Andres Pico oak tree camp site, before he surrendered to General John C. Fremont, 1847.
San Rafael Ranch
Jose Maria Verdugo granted land use by Gov. Pedro Fages, 1784.
Deed recorded, 1799.
State Historical Landmark No. 637.
National Register of Historic Places - 1976.
Glendale Historical Landmark.
Catalina (Verdugo) Adobe
San Rafael Rancho of Jose Maria Verdugo, built about 1828.
Placed by Don Jose Verdugo Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution - 1958.
Erected 1947 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Daughters of the American Revolution, and City of Glendale. (Marker Number 637.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 10.797′ N, 118° 13.927′ W. Memorial is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Verdugo
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Regionally, this memorial is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, 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 walking distance of this marker: Oak of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Glorietta 69/12kV Substation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Verdugo Wash Channel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Burkhard House (approx. 0.8 miles away); McCalls House (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1441 Royal Boulevard (approx. 0.8 miles away); To the Memory of Those who Perished (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lewis House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Regarding San Rafael Rancho.
The Catalina Verdugo Adobe is California Historical Landmark No. 637 (designated in 1958), Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 1, and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Catalina was the daughter of Josι Verdugo. She lived here until her death in 1861.
The Oak of Peace is Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 2. Also known as the Pico Oak and the Treaty Oak, it was designated a California Historical Landmark in 1947. The tree died in 1987. A new tree was planted in 2023.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Peace Treaty signed at Campo
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 28, 2024
2. San Rafael Ranch Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Catalina Verdugo Adobe Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
4. San Rafael Rancho Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. San Rafael Ranch Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
6. Catalina Adobe and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
7. Catalina Adobe
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
8. Catalina Adobe Interior
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
9. Old Oak Tree
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
10. Site of Oak of Peace
See Nearby Marker - Oak of Peace
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 89 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9, 10. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
