Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Forster City
Pioneer City & Farm Development
— San Diego County 1878-1882 —
Don Juan Forster, developer, died Feb. 1882. The settlers had no legal rights to the land & Forster City was abandoned. Buildings & school were moved to San Juan Capistrano
Dedicated May 16, 1976
Erected 1976 by E. Clampus Vitus Squibob Chapter, Congdon "Russ" Cook.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1882.
Location. 33° 23.009′ N, 117° 34.889′ W. Marker is in Camp Pendleton, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on Old Pacific Highway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Clemente CA 92672, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Panhe: Place by the Water (approx. 1.1 miles away); Basilone Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); San Clemente (approx. 3.1 miles away); San Clemente Pier (approx. 3.4 miles away); Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens (approx. 3.4 miles away); City of San Clemente Lifeguards (approx. 3.4 miles away); San Clemente Island & Catalina Island (approx. 3.4 miles away); La Cristianita (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Pendleton.
Also see . . . Don Juan Forster (San Juan Capistrano Historical Society). (Submitted on January 26, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 26, 2022. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.