Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Royal Presidio Chapel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Royal Presidio Chapel Marker
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Erected by City of Monterey. (Marker Number 105.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1820.
Location. 36° 35.758′ N, 121° 53.443′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Church Streeet and Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Streeet. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 Church Street, Monterey CA 93940, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Revolutionary War Historical Site (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Junipero Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Madariaga Adobe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orientations At The Marsh Building (about 500 feet away); Casa Pacheco (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Regarding Royal Presidio Chapel. The Royal Presidio Chapel is California Historical Landmark No. 105
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Royal Presidio Chapel Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
3. Royal Presidio Chapel
A Registered National Historic Landmark plaque is located beneath the sign on the left boulder.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
4. National Historic Landmark
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
5. Today the Royal Presidio Chapel is called the San Carlos Cathedral
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
6. Royal Presidio Chapel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
7. Stones mark the location of several earlier chapels
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
8. Interior of the San Carlos Cathedral
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9. Before the most recent renovations, there were several plaques in front of the Royal Presidio Chapel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
10. Our Lady of Bethlehem Shrine
On the grounds of the San Carlos Cathedral. The plaque reads: Our Lady of Bethlehem Shrine - Patroness of the Diocese of Monterey.
This shrine was originally built and dedicated in memory of Catherine Rena Coniglio by her husband and five daughters in 1967, the year of her death. The five white rabbits on the tile plaque represent her five daughters. This shrine was rebuilt and relocated to its current location as a part of the conservation and restoration of San Carlos Cathedral in 2008 with the gracious cooperation of the Peter Coniglio Family.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,054 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
