Calabasas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Original El Camino Real Bell
| | and Hanging Tree | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2024
1. El Camino Real Bell Markers
Original El Camino Bell, erected 1913 by Board of Supervision, and Oak Tree used to dispense justice.
City of Calabasas
Erected 1913 by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Erected 1913 by City of Calabasas; and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California), and the Historic Bells series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 34° 9.445′ N, 118° 38.323′ W. Marker is in Calabasas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Calabasas Road near El Canon Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23504 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas CA 91302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Plummer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leonis Adobe (about 500 feet away); Windmill - Tilting Blade (about 600 feet away); Motion Picture History (approx. Ό mile away); Roddy McDowall Rose Garden
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Regarding Original El Camino Real Bell. This is an original bell, located in its original location.
The Hanging Tree was next to the bell. It no longer exists.
Historical records do not document any hangings at this site.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2024
2. El Camino Real Bell and Markers
3. Hanging Tree and El Camino Real Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2024
4. Nearby: Creek Tunnel Remnant - 1924
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
