Dana Point in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Harbor/Pilgrim
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 23, 2017
1. Harbor/Pilgrim Marker
The natural cove that became Dana Point Harbor was an anchorage for trading ships in the 1800s. A re-creation of the brig Pilgrim that brought namesake Richard Henry Dana is moored at the west end.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 27.804′ N, 117° 42.026′ W. Marker is in Dana Point, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from the intersection of El Camino Capistrano and Street of the Violet Lantern, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dana Point CA 92629, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dana Point Elevator (within shouting distance of this marker); Dana Point Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); The History Beneath Your Feet: Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Stamps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Telephone Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richard Henry Dana Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richard Henry Dana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dana Point (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dana Point.
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 23, 2017
2. Harbor / Pilgrim Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
