Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Gabriel Mission Dam
1821-1822
Erected 1952 by Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 34° 7.804′ N, 118° 5.106′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on La Presa Drive north of Huntington Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pasadena CA 91107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Michael White Adobe (approx. 0.8 miles away); Camellia Japonica ‘California’ (approx. 1.6 miles away); Queen Anne Cottage (approx. 1.9 miles away); American Indian Artifact (approx. 2 miles away); Santa Anita Depot (approx. 2 miles away); Reid-Baldwin Adobe (approx. 2 miles away); Hollywood at the Arboretum (approx. 2 miles away); Cycads (approx. 2 miles away).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — Chapman’s Mill and Millrace, whose water supply came from this dam.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.