Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Royal Spanish Presidio
Erected 1958 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the City of Santa Barbara, the Grand Parlors of the Native Daughters and Native Sons of the Golden West, the Santa Barbara Historical Society, and the Boy Scouts of America. (Marker Number 636.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Hispanic Americans • Military • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1854.
Location. 34° 25.353′ N, 119° 41.919′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Marker is at the intersection of East Canon Perdido Street and Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rochin Adobe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rochin-Birabent Adobe (about 300 feet away); Santa Barbara Presidio (about 300 feet away); Jose Lobero's Opera House (about 500 feet away); The Oreña Adobe (about 600 feet away); Casa Covarrubas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hill-Carrillo Adobe (approx. 0.2 miles away); De La Guerra Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.
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