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

Torch Run

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

1. Torch Run Marker

Inscription. We the people of Orange dedicate this plaque to the spirit of the Olympic torch run efforts of the American people. Just as the torchbearers had been created by many along the way from its origination in New York City, it was greeted by a cheering crowd when passing through this city circle on July 26, 1984. The torch run ended in the Los Angeles Coliseum as the beginning of the Olympic Games two days later. Let this historic event be an example of what determination, persistence and unity can accomplish with the effort of many working toward a common goal.

Erected by R & R Marble, Steven Loren Ciminella.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1984.

Location. 33° 47.271′ N, 117° 51.189′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange CA 92866, 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: May Festival (here, next to this marker); The Orange Plaza (here, next to this marker); Site of First Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange's First Bank (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Armor Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Orange Plaza (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Street Cars (about 700 feet away); City of Orange Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

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Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 2, 2017

2. Orange Plaza Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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