San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Garcia Adobe

Photographed By Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

1. Garcia Adobe Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1840's by Manuel Garcia, it originally had a second story over only half of the ground floor. In 1880 the remaining space was covered by a second floor and a balcony was added. It was a post office in the 1870's, a hotel from 1880 to 1903, and a general store from 1903 to 1918.

Erected by Decorative Arts Study Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 33° 30.013′ N, 117° 39.759′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Camino Capistrano, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31861 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Provincial Building (here, next to this marker); Manuel Garcia Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Esslinger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Domingo Yorba Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Avila Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); "El Adobe de Capistrano" (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Egan House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Richard Egan House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

Garcia Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

2. Garcia Adobe

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.