Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Buenaventura Mission Cross
Serra Cross
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
1. San Buenaventura Mission Cross Marker
Erected 1912 by The Alice M. Bartlett Club. (Marker Number 113.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1897.
Location. 34° 17.077′ N, 119° 17.77′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker can be reached from Father Serra Cross road, 0.1 miles west of Ferro Drive. Marker is located near Grant Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Summit Dr, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Serra Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Court House (approx. ¼ mile away); San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct (approx. ¼ mile away); Mission San Buenaventura (approx. ¼ mile away); Lavanderia (approx. 0.3 miles away); El Caballo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peirano Market (approx. 0.3 miles away); Casa de Anza (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.
Regarding San Buenaventura Mission Cross.
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Also see . . . History of the Cross. On Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, Spanish missionary, Father Junipero Serra, founded Mission San Buenaventura. Shortly after the Mission’s founding, a large wooden cross was planted on top of a hill overlooking the Mission church. This highly visible cross served as a road sign for travelers in search of the Mission. The original cross was eventually lost to the elements and replaced in the 1860s. After the second cross blew down in a storm on November 5, 1875, it was not replaced for almost 40 years. Then, on Admissions Day, September 9, in 1912, members of the E.C.O. Club, a ladies service organization, erected a new wooden cross in the current location. The E.C.O. Club was dedicated to bringing culture and a historical perspective to the frontier. (Submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
2. Serra Cross
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
3. Padre Junipero Serra Marker
In Memory of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Padre Junipero Serra, founder of the Franciscan Missions of California, who closed the labor of his useful life with the founding of the Mission of San Buenaventua, March 31, 1782. This tablet is placed by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
4. Serra Cross Marker
Landscaping and Masonry by Ventura Downtown Lions Club, 1964-65. Ernest N. Joyce - Project Chairman. John McDonald, Jr. - President.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
5. Grant Park Conservancy Marker
In appreciation of E.J. and Myra Harrison family for their generous donation of the Grant Park Conservancy and the purchase of this historic property, December 31, 2003.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
6. Grant Park Conservancy Marker
In appreciation of the Hogan Family Foundation for their generous donation to the Grant Park Conservancy toward the purchase of this historic property, December 31, 2003.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
7. Grant Park Conservancy Marker
In appreciation of Jeff and Denise Sponseller for their generous donation to the Grant Park Conservancy toward the purchase of this historic property, December 31, 2003.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
8. Serra Cross
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 18, 2007
9. View of Ventura Coastline from Grant Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,352 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
