Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Original Cross
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
1. Original Cross Marker
Preserved herein is a portion of the Original cross first erected by Fray Tomas de la Peña, O.F.M. before the entrance to the first Mission Santa Clara de Asis January 12, 1777.Erected by Alpha Phi Omega.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1777.
Location. 37° 20.966′ N, 121° 56.458′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Palm Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); The Changing Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Five Sites of Santa Clara de Asís Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Magin Catala (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Santa Clara (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Adobe Wall / Olive Trees
Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 18, 2016
2. Original Cross Marker
Marker can be seen at the base.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
