San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Los Rios Street Historic District

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 6, 2012

1. Los Rios Street Historic District Marker

Inscription. Like much of San Juan Capistrano, the Los Rios Street Historic District and surrounding area was home to Native Americans of the Nation before San Juan Capistrano was established in 1776. The first adobe home for Mission neophytes and soldiers were built here in 1794, some of which remain to this day, including the Rios Adobe, Montanez Adobe, and Silvas Adobe. Wood-frame structures began to be built in the late 1800's and into the early 1900's. The Los Rios Street Historic District is the oldest continually occupied residential street in California. Many historic families of San Juan were and are connected to the Los Rios area, including the Rios, Lobo, Ramos, Yorba, Labat, Olivares, and other families. The Los Rios Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The area's rich history is depicted by the photographs placed along this Historic Depiction Program wall in 2009.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.

Location. 33° 30.079′ N,

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117° 39.867′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Los Rios Street 0.1 miles south of Ramos Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31781 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rios Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Los Rios Street (a few steps from this marker); Combs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Los Rios Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Our Petting Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); Montanez Adobe (within

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 6, 2012

2. Los Rios Street Historic District Marker

shouting distance of this marker); "Oliveras Home" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Capistrano Depot (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.