San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

La Casa Vieja de Lopez

Photographed By Erik Christeson, PGP NSGW, September 8, 2016

1. La Casa Vieja de Lopez Marker

Inscription. Erected during the mission days 1792-1806. In 1849 it became the property of Don Juan Lopez. On October 9, 1937 a record of it was made and deposited for permanent reference in the Library of Congress.

Erected 1949 by San Gabriel Parlors of the Native Sons of the Golden West and Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 34° 5.859′ N, 118° 6.488′ W. Marker is in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Santa Anita Avenue, half a mile north of Mission Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 338 S Santa Anita Ave, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grapevine Arbor (within shouting distance of this marker); San Gabriel Veterans War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission Playhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramona Museum of California History (within shouting distance of this marker); Early California

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman’s Mill and Millrace (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition (about 500 feet away); Mission San Gabriel Archangel / El Camino Real Door (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Gabriel.

La Casa Vieja de Lopez image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Erik Christeson, PGP NSGW, September 8, 2016

2. La Casa Vieja de Lopez

The marker is at the left end of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.