Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Leo Carrillo Ranch
(Rancho de Los Kiotes)
Photographed by Michael Kindig, November 9, 2010
1. Leo Carrillo Ranch Marker
Erected 1996 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Carlsbad, Friends of Carrillo Ranch, and Squibob Chapter E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 1020.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 33° 7.219′ N, 117° 14.2′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Flying LC Lane north of
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Regionally, this marker is in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Borderlands and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on 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 walking distance of this marker: Gateway to a Golden Era (here, next to this marker); The First People (a few steps from this marker); The Old Way In (within shouting distance of this marker); Water is Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Glamour Boys (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ranch of the Spanish Daggers (about 600 feet away); Saddle Up (about 600 feet away); Pais. Agua. Sol. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.
Also see . . . Leo Carrillo Ranch - with Huell Howser.
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2. Leo Carrillo Ranch Marker
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3. Rancho de Los Kiotes
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 5, 2009
4. Leo Carrillo Ranch Park
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5. Rancho de Los Quiotes
Leo Carrillo - Dueno
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6. Carrillo Ranch Visitor Center
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7. Leo Carrillo & Conquistador
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8. Leo Carrillo Ranch
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9. Pool and Cabana
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10. BBQ and Grille
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11. Engraved Concrete
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12. Wash House
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13. Kelly Marker
Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch 1868-1923.
In 1868 Matthew Kelly homesteaded 174.5 acres in this valley creating the Los Kiotas Ranch. In 1882 he built a second two story adobe home on this site. Nearly 60 years later, the four original walls of that house were preserved and incorporated into Leo Carrillo's own Hacienda.
In Memory of Lucia Kelly Sippel 1933-2007.
A fourth-generation Kelly, Lucia was passionate about history and passing her knowledge on to the next generation. She was a devoted docent who was greatly appreciated for her time, talent, and kindness towards others.
In 1868 Matthew Kelly homesteaded 174.5 acres in this valley creating the Los Kiotas Ranch. In 1882 he built a second two story adobe home on this site. Nearly 60 years later, the four original walls of that house were preserved and incorporated into Leo Carrillo's own Hacienda.
In Memory of Lucia Kelly Sippel 1933-2007.
A fourth-generation Kelly, Lucia was passionate about history and passing her knowledge on to the next generation. She was a devoted docent who was greatly appreciated for her time, talent, and kindness towards others.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, November 9, 2010
14. Bya W. Sperry Marker
In loving memory of Bya W. Sperry 1910 - 2001,
Charter Member De Anza Chapter,
Regent, District XIV Director,
California State Regent and National Vice President General
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution,
May 13, 2006.
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15. Bya W. Sperry Marker
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16. Windmill
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17. Hacienda (east side)
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18. Hacienda (north side)
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19. Hacienda (east side)
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20. Hacienda (east side)
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21. Deedie's House
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22. Carriage House, Tack Shed, Feed Shed, Stables, and Barn
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23. Cattle Chute
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24. Flying "LC" Brand
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25. Cantina
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26. Carriage House
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27. Feed Storage
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28. Pigeon Roost
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29. Three-tiered Bunk Bed
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30. Stables
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31. A Home for Conquistador
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32. Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
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