Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Grijalva Adobe Site
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 28, 2024
1. Grijalva Adobe Site Marker
Juan Pablo Grijalva, a Spanish soldier, came to California with the Anza Expedition in 1776. On this hill he built one of the first adobes in what is now Orange County. In 1801 he petitioned for use of the land that became the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. He died in 1806. His son-in-law Josι Antonio Yorba and grandson Juan Pablo Peralta repetitioned and were given use of the rancho in 1810.
Erected 1996 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 45.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 33° 48.359′ N, 117° 48.071′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It is on South Rancho Santiago Boulevard south of North Hewes Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1087 South Rancho Santiago Boulevard, Orange CA 92869, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Octagon House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Submerged Dam (approx. 2 miles away); Peralta (approx. 2.8 miles away); Irvine Park (approx. 3 miles
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Regarding Grijalva Adobe Site. The wall stones shoring up the driveway leading to the home at this site were taken from the adobe ruins.
Also see . . .
1. Juan Pablo Grijalva. Geni entry (Submitted on February 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Juan Pablo Grijalva. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on February 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. "A family tree that has deep roots in Orange County". Orange County Register article; June 10. 2014 (Submitted on February 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Anthony D. Montanez, March 8, 2016
2. Grijalva Adobe Site Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 28, 2024
3. Grijalva Adobe Site Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 17, 2008
4. Buena Vista Mansion
This grand home built by William W. Hoyt in 1888 sits on the site of the original adobe. This is a private residence - Please respect their privacy.
Photographed by Anthony D. Montanez, March 8, 2016
5. Adobe Stones
via Orange County Register, unknown
6. Juan Pablo Grijalva
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 63,490 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on March 8, 2016, by Anthony D. Montanez of Orange, California. 3. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on March 8, 2016, by Anthony D. Montanez of Orange, California. 6. submitted on February 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
