Laguna Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Historic Moss Point

Moss Point Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

1. Moss Point Marker

Inscription.
Brimming with history, Moss Point was the home that Colonel Edward House built as a summer residence for his family in 1917 where it has been virtually unknown to Laguna residents. Located on one of the most beautiful promontories in the area, the house cannot be seen from the highway and thus has never become a landmark. Yet it was almost the first western White House. Colonel House was an advisor to President Wilson, who visited there in 1919 when touring the west seeking support for the League of Nations.

The lovely old house, surrounded by two acres of land, seemed destined for the bulldozers and eventual high-rise buildings until rescued by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morthland. They purchased the property and plan to maintain it for its historical value and natural beauty.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 33° 31.519′ N, 117° 46.11′ W. Marker is in Laguna Beach, California, in Orange County. It is on Moss Street west of Coast Highway, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 Moss Street, Laguna Beach CA 92651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Redwood Surfboard (approx. 0.9 miles away); White House Restaurant Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); (The Laguna Greeter) (approx. 1.4 miles away); Irvine Bowl (approx. 1.8 miles away); This Big Saw (approx. 2.1 miles away); The City Seal (approx. 3 miles away); Rancho Niguel (approx. 3 miles away); Laguna Niguel Today (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laguna Beach.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Laguna Beach Art Museum (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Moss Point and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

2. Moss Point and Marker

The marker is to the left of the gate.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

3. Moss Point

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2020

4. Moss Point

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.