Piedmont Avenue in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Camino Rancho San Antonio
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 1, 2012
1. El Camino Rancho San Antonio Marker
About 1820, along this route ran the earliest known road from Mission San Jose over Rancho San Antonio to the ranchos north.
Erected 1939 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Oakland Chapter. (Marker Number 299.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 37° 49.461′ N, 122° 15.534′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Piedmont Avenue. It is at the intersection of West MacArthur Boulevard and Broadway, on the right when traveling east on West MacArthur Boulevard. Located in the northeast corner of Mosswood Park, at the intersection of Broadway and West MacArthur Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3612 Webster St, Oakland CA 94611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Connell Motor Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Saint Mary's College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Key Route Train Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
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Regarding El Camino Rancho San Antonio. In 1939 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 299 - Camino of Rancho San Antonio. The Camino of Rancho San Antonio ran from Mission San Jose to Fruitvale, and later to San Pablo by way of Oakland and El Cerrito. The word camino means trail, road, highway, or line of communication that is in general public or private use.
Also see . . . Camino of Rancho San Antonio. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 1, 2012
2. El Camino Rancho San Antonio Marker
The marker is barely visible here, mounted to a small rock in the northeast corner of Mosswood Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,426 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
