Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

New Estancia

— San Bernardino Asistencia —

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. New Estancia Marker

Inscription.
In about 1830, this land was selected as the site for a new estancia, later mis-identified as an asistencia. Construction began on adobe buildings, but the project was abandoned in about 1834, uncompleted. In 1836, the Mexican government secularized church lands in Alta California.

Erected by City of Redlands.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 34° 3.007′ N, 117° 12.967′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Nevada Street north of Barton Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in the southernmost section of Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1775 Orange Ave, Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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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: San Bernardino Asistencia (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named San Bernardino Asistencia (about 600 feet away); El Camino Real (about 600 feet away); Barton School House (about 700 feet away); Mill Creek Zanja (approx. ¾ mile away); Arrival of the Europeans (approx. ¾ mile away); The Zanja Fuels the Citrus Explosion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Zanja is Contested (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. New Estancia Marker

New Estancia Marker and Heritage Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. New Estancia Marker and Heritage Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.