San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Gabriel Mission
Founded September 8, 1771
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
1. Daughters of the American Revolution Marker (right)
Erected 1968 by Alhambra-San Gabriel Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 34° 5.8′ N, 118° 6.398′ W. Marker is in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from South Mission Drive east of South Junipero Serra Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named San Gabriel Mission (a few steps from this marker); Old Spanish Trail (a few steps from this marker); Mission San Gabriel Archangel / El Camino Real Door (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza (a few steps from this marker); 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Chapman’s Millrace
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Regarding San Gabriel Mission. The mission was founded September 8, 1771 by Padres Pedro Benito Cambon and Angel Fernández de la Somera. The present church building was begun during the later part of the 18th century and completed in the year 1800. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
2. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
Daughters of the American Colonists marker (left) and Daughters of the American Revolution marker (right)
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
3. San Gabriel Mission Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
4. Daughters of the American Colonists Marker (left)
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, Queen of the Missions which brought Christianity and civilization to California at the time of the American Revolution.
USA Bicentennial 1776-1976. California State Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
USA Bicentennial 1776-1976. California State Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
5. El Campanario
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
6. Gabrieleño Indian
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
7. Junipero Serra
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
8. Stone Wheel
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
9. Our Lady of Guadalupe
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
10. The Plaza Park
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
11. Mission District
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 23, 2002
12. San Gabriel Mission Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,437 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
