San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
De Anza Expedition 1775 1776
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
1. De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 Marker
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led and expedition near this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series list.
Location. 36° 50.746′ N, 121° 32.221′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. Marker is on Second Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted within the adobe fence of the Mission San Juan Bautista. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City of San Juan Bautista (within shouting distance of this marker); Old School House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Amah Mutsun Garden (about 300 feet away); Progress Becomes History (about 300 feet away); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District
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More about this marker. The Marker was dedicated during a de Anza reinactment in 1976.
Also see . . .
1. The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Guide. "Everyone mount up!" This became a familiar call from Spanish Captain Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for their independence in the East, Anza led almost 300 people over 1200 miles to settle Alta California. It was the first overland route established to connect New Spain with San Francisco. Walk in their footsteps from Nogales, Arizona to San Francisco, California. (Submitted on January 17, 2009.)
2. Juan Bautista de Anza - Blazed the Anza Trail. Juan Bautista de Anza was the first European to establish an overland route from Mexico, through the Sonoran Desert, to the Pacific coast of California. New World Spanish explorers had been seeking such a route through the Desert Southwest for
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 11, 2009
2. De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,226 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
