Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Father Junipero Serra
1713 – 1784
Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Native Sons of the Golden West, and the People of the State of California.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 34.6′ N, 121° 29.47′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in the Central Business District. Marker is located on the grounds of the State Capital Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 10th and L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. El Camino Real Bell (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Camellia Grove (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Memorial Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Symbol Yields To Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The California State Insectary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS California Bell Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
Regarding Father Junipero Serra. Surrounding the statue are bronze plates depicting 9 of the 21 missions from San Diego to Sonoma.
Also see . . .
1. Junípero Serra. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Father Junipero Serra. Museum of the City of San Francisco website entry (Submitted on December 28, 2008.)
Additional keywords. California Missions
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 5,123 times since then and 58 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 18, 2009. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 14, 15. submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 16. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 17. submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 18. submitted on November 26, 2021.