West Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ancient Live Oaks And Old Mission Lime Kilns

1797 - 1806

Oaks And Kilns marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 11, 2018

1. Oaks And Kilns marker

Inscription. These venerable oak trees were topped by the Franciscan friars to furnish fuel for the nearby lime kilns that provided mortar for the building of the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana. These fused rocks were taken for their preservation, from the remains of the ancient kilns in this vicinity.

Dedicated in honor of William W. Orcutt, October 2, 1948

Erected 1948 by the Historical Society of Southern California, and California Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 911.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1948.

Location. 34° 13.051′ N, 118° 38.383′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in West Hills. It can be reached from Roscoe Boulevard 0.4 miles east of Valley Circle Blvd. Located in Orcutt Ranch Park, at the back of the park, near the south fence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23600 Roscoe Blvd, Canoga Park CA 91304, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Orcutt Ranch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.R. Craig Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schaefer House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Canoga Mission Gallery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Shadow Ranch (approx. 2 miles away); Rocketdyne Recreation Center (approx. 2.4 miles away); Rocketdyne Santa Susana Field Laboratory (approx. 2.4 miles away); Canoga Park Post Office (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. The park is open from dawn to dusk every day, and it’s a beautiful place to explore.

Also see . . .
1. Park website. (Submitted on February 1, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
2. Lime kilns information.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 11, 2018

2. Oaks and Kilns marker

(Submitted on February 1, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)

Additional keywords. Chatsworth Calera Site, California Historic Landmark No. 911, Orcutt Ranch Park,

Another marker nearby. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 11, 2018

3. Another marker nearby.

750 Year Old Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 11, 2018

4. 750 Year Old Tree

Chatsworth Calera Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 4, 2020

5. Chatsworth Calera Site

California Historic Landmark No. 911 and Los Angeles Historic Monument No. 141. Located 1½ miles north of Orcutt Ranch, with no marker, and no public access. The ruins are under a small shelter and can be seen from a distance through a fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.