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

Library Rose Garden

Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 4, 2023

1. Library Rose Garden Marker

Inscription. The garden was created in 2002 after the library expansion.

It is located on the site of the "Garden of Knowledge", originally constructed as a place for library patrons to enjoy reading outdoors.

Designed and maintained by the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain, the garden includes benches and a walking path.

The "Rosebud Fountain" was designed by artists Melanie Vogel and Joel Shafor, using glass tesserae, and created with the help of the community during Arts Alive 2011.

Erected by City of Mission Viejo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 33° 35.742′ N, 117° 39.561′ W. Marker is in Mission Viejo, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Civic Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo CA 92691, 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: California's Mustard Seed Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Megan M. McClung (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel J. Santee (within shouting distance of this marker); Quoc Binh "Bo" Tran

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Aaron Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jason D. Peto (within shouting distance of this marker); First Marine Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission Viejo.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 4, 2023

2. Library Rose Garden Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.