Mission Viejo in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mormon Battalion Marker

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008

1. Mormon Battalion Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the valiant members of the historic Mormon Battalion who stopped here on March 20, 1847, as they marched from San Diego to Los Angeles. A division of the U.S. Army of the West, these brave soldiers, trusting in God, overcame incredible odds and faced unequaled hardships in extending the frontiers of our country to include this land of promise.

The 500 loyal men of the Mormon Battalion, recruited from the camps of the Mormon pioneers who had just been driven from the United States, enlisted to serve their country in the war with Mexico. These faithful men left their families on July 20, 1846, and marched 2,000 miles on foot--the longest march in U.S. history, arriving in San Diego on January 29, 1847.

After building a wagon road to the West, the industrious Battalion members worked tirelessly, fortifying old Ft. Stockton in San Diego, constructing Ft. Moore in Los Angeles, and performing community service projects. The Battalion played a major role in maintaining the peace, establishing political stability in the territory, and shaping early California history.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Battalion series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1914.

Location.

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33° 36.462′ N, 117° 41.612′ W. Marker is in Mission Viejo, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Charlinda Drive. Marker is located on Aliso Creek Bikeway in Sycamore Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Forest CA 92630, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Aliso Creek Adobes (here, next to this marker); Sycamore Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Juan Avila Adobe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Costeau Pit (approx. 0.6 miles away); History (approx. 1.1 miles away); Whale Fossil (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fossil (approx. 1.3 miles away); La Paz Road & Chrisanta Drive (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mission Viejo.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008

2. Mormon Battalion Marker

Historical Site - Sycamore Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 22, 2008

3. Historical Site - Sycamore Park

This site was part of Rancho Canada de Los Alisos, a land grant given to Don Jose Serrano by Mexican Governor Pio Pico on May 27, 1846.
Two historical plaques are located at the park's western edge.
City of Mission Viejo Heritage Committee.

Mormon Battalion Marker Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 8, 2022

4. Mormon Battalion Marker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,892 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.