San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Native Daughters Adobe
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
1. Native Daughters Adobe Marker
Reportedly built in the 1840s by a Basque named Rafael Pico. First recorded owner Maria Antonia Boronda in 1849. Owned by family members of Jose Maria Castro for many years. Ruins purchased by San Juan Bautista Parlor, N.D.G.W. in 1934.
Erected 1976 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 36° 50.606′ N, 121° 32.235′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is on 4th Street east of Polk Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 4th Street, San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically 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: Veterans of the World War (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anza House (about 500 feet away); Progress Becomes History (about 600 feet away); Castro - Breen Adobe (about 700 feet away); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District (about 700 feet away); The Amah Mutsun Garden
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Settler's Cabin (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The California Bell Company. The bells were first erected and paid for by the Camino Real Association in the early 1900s. The Association installed the guidepost bells to mark the road and many of these bells are still standing today. (Submitted on January 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. The El Camino Real Bells Marking the California Mission Trail. Discover Central California website entry:
The El Camino Real bells mark the route of the mission trail. The idea of marking the highway started with Miss Anna Pitcher in 1892 and was eventually made a reality by Mrs. A.S.C. Forbes of the California Federation of Womens Clubs beginning in 1906. Today, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) maintains the bells. (Submitted on December 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
2. Native Daughters Adobe Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
3. Native Daughters Adobe
Note the El Camino Real bell on the left.
Photographed by James King, April 4, 2015
4. Native Daughters Adobe
Photographed by James King, April 4, 2015
5. Sign on the Building
Built 1840 Restored 1935
by San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179
Native Daughters of the Golden West
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
6. El Camino Real Bell
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
7. El Camino Real Bell Plaque
Dedicated February 21, 2010
on the occasion of the
Centennial of San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179
Native Daughters of the Golden West
Presented by “The Gold Dust Girls” of the Native Daughters of the Golden West
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,391 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on March 14, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 6, 7. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
