La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Mirada
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2023
1. La Mirada Marker
In 1890 Andrew McNally purchased 2360 acres from the Stearns Ranchos for his La Mirada Colony of "country gentleman estates", and his Windermere Ranch. His plans were not fulfilled, instead grew the McNally olive oil empire.
Nearby, to the east, are the sites of the railroad station and the olive oil plant. The ranch buildings are preserved in Neff Park, located two blocks north.
Erected 1969 by City of La Mirada Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 53.78′ N, 118° 1.588′ W. Marker is in La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Stage Drive and Castellon Road, on the left when traveling north on Stage Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Mirada CA 90638, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Train Depot (a few steps from this marker); Zahur-ul-Haqq (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sutherland/Sanders Bell Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jesus Saves Historic Replica (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Mirada Relay Station
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Also see . . . La Mirada History Tour. City website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2023
2. La Mirada Marker - wide view
The marker is mounted to a decorative wall in a strip of park-like space on the west side of Stage Road. Parking is not available on Stage Road, but the nearest available parking is quite close, on Castellon Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
