Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John C. Fremont Camp
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. John C. Fremont Camp Marker
Major Fremont and the California Battalion marched from San Diego to join Commodore Robert F. Stockton in the first (August 13, 1846) occupation of Los Angeles. California's governor Pio Pico, fleeing to Mexico to avoid capture by the Americans, later reported that Fremont had camped at the home of Jose Antonio Yorba III, near this site, while he (Pico) hid at Santa Ana Viejo, now known as Olive.
Erected 1976 by Orange Suburbia Kiwanis Club; and Orange Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 33° 47.282′ N, 117° 52.407′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Marks Way, on the right when traveling west on Chapman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1929 W Chapman Ave, Orange CA 92868, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santa Fe Depot And Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Santa Fe Train Depot (approx. 0.9 miles away); Great Western Cordage (approx. 0.9 miles away); Michelle Carew Community Courtyard (approx. 0.9 miles away); California Wire Company
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Also see . . . Orange Bicentennial Markers. (Submitted on February 23, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 17, 2024
2. John C. Fremont Camp Marker
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
