Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Santa Barbara Presidio

Founded 1782

Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009

1. Santa Barbara Presidio Marker

Inscription. This tablet marks the southeasterly boundary of the Santa Barbara Presidio founded in 1782 by Gov. Felipe de Neve and Capt. Jose Francisco Ortega in command of fifty soldiers accompanied by Fray Junipero Serra who dedicated the site.

Erected 1928 by Santa Barbara Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 34° 25.335′ N, 119° 41.853′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on Santa Barbara Street north of East De La Guerra Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it

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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: The Rochin Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Rochin-Birabent Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Old Chinatown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Royal Spanish Presidio (about 300 feet away); Jimmy's Oriental Gardens (about 400 feet away); Casa Covarrubas (about 500 feet away); The Oreña Adobe (about 600 feet away); Jose Lobero's Opera House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.

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2. Santa Barbara Presidio Marker

Marker in Driveway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2020

3. Marker in Driveway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on December 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.