Concord in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

De Anza Expedition 1775-1776

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2020

1. De Anza Expedition 1775-1776 Marker

Inscription. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista De Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition near this site - the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area

Erected 1976 by Concord Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series list.

Location. 37° 59.783′ N, 122° 2.563′ W. Marker is in Concord, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Grant Street south of Olivera Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord CA 94520, 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. Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Bolla House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Alves House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Neustaedter House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Elworthy House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bibber House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Barnett House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Beebe House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

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marker is located in the southern part of Hillcrest Community park, adjacent to the Fernando Pacheco Adobe. The monument on which the marker is mounted is easily visible from Grant Street.

De Anza Expedition 1775-1776 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2020

2. De Anza Expedition 1775-1776 Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.