San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Spanish Trail
1829 - 1848
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021
1. Old Spanish Trail Marker
This plaque commemorates the 1200-mile Old Spanish Trail, an historic pack trail from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This trail was used by Native Americans, explorers, trappers, immigrants, and Mexican traders who brought woolen goods from New Mexico in exchange for highly prized California mules and horses. In active use between 1829 and 1848, the portion passing through San Dimas became known as the “Upper San Bernardino Road” and was later used by wagons and stagecoaches.
Congress designated the routes as the Old Spanish National Historic Trail in 2002.
Erected by City of San Dimas, San Dimas Historical Society, San Dimas Corral of Westerners, and Old Spanish Trail Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 34° 6.426′ N, 117° 48.182′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Walnut Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021
2. Jedediah Strong Smith Monument
The marker is on the wall behind the statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
