San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In 1776
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 6, 2012
1. 1776 Marker
Inscription.
In 1776, Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Juan Capistrano. The land upon which Plaza Del Obispo is built was used by the mission to grow fruits and vegetables. In the 1800s, under private ownership, walnut trees were planted here. In the early 1900s, the walnut grove was replaced with orange trees. By the 1960s the agricultural land surrounding the city of San Juan Capistrano was being converted to much needed commercial uses for the growing community. In 1966, a theater was opened on this site. Today this land continues to contribute to the needs of this community as a commercial center.
In 1776, Father Junipero Serra founded Mission San Juan Capistrano. The land upon which Plaza Del Obispo is built was used by the mission to grow fruits and vegetables. In the 1800s, under private ownership, walnut trees were planted here. In the early 1900s, the walnut grove was replaced with orange trees. By the 1960s the agricultural land surrounding the city of San Juan Capistrano was being converted to much needed commercial uses for the growing community. In 1966, a theater was opened on this site. Today this land continues to contribute to the needs of this community as a commercial center.
Location. 33° 29.859′ N, 117° 39.624′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Del Obispo Street just east of Plaza Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31882 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on May 5, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
