San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Juan Capistrano Jail Cell

Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

1. San Juan Capistrano Jail Cell Marker

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This jail cell was built in 1896 to serve as a holding cell for miscreants on their way to County jail. Originally located on the west side of Camino Capistrano at the intersection with Ortega Highway, it was the scene of several jailbreaks and one hanging.

Erected 1983 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 31.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 33° 30.011′ N, 117° 39.848′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Los Rios Street south of River Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Los Rios Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31861 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silvas Adobe (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Silvas Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Arley & Alice Forster Leck House (a few steps from this marker); O'Neill Museum (within

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Photographed By Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

2. Jail Cell and Marker

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shouting distance of this marker); Richard Jerome O'Neill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Dolores Garcia (within shouting distance of this marker); Tony Forster (within shouting distance of this marker); "Oliveras Home" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

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Photographed By Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

3. San Juan Capistrano Jail Cell

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.