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

Metalworking Furnaces

Mission San Juan Capistrano

— Has been Designated an Historical Landmark by ASM International —

Metalworking Furnaces Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 13, 2013

1. Metalworking Furnaces Marker

Inscription. The two furnaces at this site, circa 1790's, are the oldest existing metalworking structures in California. They were used for the production of wrought iron, thereby introducing the natives living here to the Metal Age. Previously, only skills in stone, wood, bone, and shell were known.

Erected by ASM International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the ASM International Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 33° 30.138′ N, 117° 39.77′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Camino Capistrano. The marker is located within the Mission San Juan Capistrano grounds and required a paid admission ticket. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31730 Camino Capistrano, 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. The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano (a few steps from this marker); Mission San Juan Capistrano (a few steps from this marker); San Juan Capistrano Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Mission San Juan Capistrano (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franciscan Plaza (about 400 feet away); Site of the Valenzuela Adobe (about 400 feet away); El Camino Real (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 13, 2013

2. Metalworking Furnaces Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.