San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Camino Real Bell
Circa 1916
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 5, 2022
1. Camino Real Bell Marker
This El Camino Real bell was gifted by Marianne and Ray Miller. The bell signifies the importance of Mission San Juan Capistrano's place on the El Camino Real. These bells are found throughout the state as a result of an early 20th Century initiative by the California Federation of Women's Clubs. The small bronze plaque that is still attached to the pole indicates that the bell may have been fabricated as a result of a gift by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The plaque was left in place. The bell's original location is unknown.
original marker text:
This El Camino Real bell was installed at Mission San Juan Capistrano in 2019. The bell and pole were donated by long-time supporters Ray and Marianne Miller and signifies the importance of Mission San Juan Capistrano's place on the El Camino Real or King's Highway. These bells are found throughout the State as a result of an early 20th century joint initiative by the California Federation of Women's Club and bell maker Mrs. Forbes.
The Mission notes that the small bronze plaque that is attached to the pole appears to indicate that the bell was originally fabricated and installed as a result of a 1916 gift by the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR). That plaque was found attached to the bell's pole as part of the donation and left
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Erected 2019.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 33° 30.116′ N, 117° 39.709′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Ortega Highway (California Route 74) and El Camino Real, on the right when traveling west on Ortega Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26851 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Juan Capistrano (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mission San Juan Capistrano (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano (about 300 feet away); San Juan Capistrano Mission (about 300 feet away); Metalworking Furnaces (about 300 feet away); Site of the Valenzuela Adobe (about 400 feet away); Blas Aguilar Adobe (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.
Photographed By Adam Margolis
2. El Camino Real Bell Marker
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3. Original Marker
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4. Original Marker
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5. Camino Real Bell
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 5, 2022
6. Camino Real Bell and Marker
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7. Camino Real Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on May 16, 2022. 3. submitted on December 29, 2021. 4, 5. submitted on December 21, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on May 5, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 7. submitted on December 21, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Close-up photo of the small bronze plaque that is still attached to the pole, with text clearly readable. • Can you help?
