Near Oceanside in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

El Camino Real Guidepost Bells

Photographed by Kevin W., March 11, 2024

1. El Camino Real Guidepost Bells Marker

Inscription. In 1908 guidepost bells were placed along the El Camino Real to guide early travelers and to preserve the historic route which linked California's missions beginning in 1769.

Erected by El Camino Bell Company.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 33° 16.128′ N, 117° 26.17′ W. Marker is near Oceanside, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from San Diego Freeway (Interstate 5). Marker is within the Aliso Creek Northbound - San Diego County Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oceanside CA 92058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Missions in Baja California (approx. half a mile away); Las Flores Adobe (approx. 2½ miles away); Las Flores Asistencia (approx. 2.6 miles away); El Camino Real Bell (approx. 3.9 miles away); Retreat Hell! (approx. 4 miles away); Boys of '45 (approx. 4.1 miles away); Alligator Marines (approx. 4.1 miles away); Las Flores View Point (approx. 4.1 miles away).

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El Camino Bell Company. Also know as the California Bell Company, originators of the 1906 El Camino Real Mission Bell located at the El Camino Real Missions in California. (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed by Kevin W., March 11, 2024

2. El Camino Real Guidepost Bells Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.