Yorba Linda in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Don Bernardo Yorba Hacienda

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 30, 2001

1. Site of Don Bernardo Yorba Hacienda Marker

Inscription. On this land, portion of Santa Ana grant awarded by King of Spain 1810 to Jose Antonio Yorba, and additional grants to his son by Governor Jose Figueroa 1834, was created Hacienda of Don Bernardo Yorba. Greatest ranchero of golden age, Bernardo Yorga was third son of Jose Yorba, who came to California with Don Gaspar de Portola 1769, and established California's first family.

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission and Placentia Round Table Club. (Marker Number 226.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 33° 51.868′ N, 117° 46.803′ W. Marker is in Yorba Linda, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Esperanza Road and Fairmont Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Esperanza Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20323 Esperanza Road, Yorba Linda CA 92886, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: History Speaks Softly (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yorba Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peralta Adobe (approx. ¾ mile away);

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Roland E. Bigonger (approx. one mile away); This Boulder (approx. 1.1 miles away); Peralta (approx. 1.4 miles away); Space Shuttle Accident (approx. 2.1 miles away); Yorba Linda (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorba Linda.

More about this marker. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 226.

Photographed by Michael Kindig

2. Site of Don Bernardo Yorba Hacienda Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,896 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.