Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Here ... landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
1. Here ... landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra Marker
“As the Lord liveth, even what my God saith that will I speak” 2” Chron. 18” Chap. 13” Verse.
This monument erected by Jane L. Stanford, in the year 1891. In memory of Father Junipero Serra, a philanthropist seeking the welfare of the humblest, a hero daring and ready to sacrifice himself for the good of his fellow beings, a faithful servant of his master.
Erected 1891 by Jane L. Stanford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1792.
Location. 36° 36.375′ N, 121° 53.716′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Corporal Ewing Road. This marker is located in the
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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: El Castillo Site (a few steps from this marker); The Argentine Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Hippolyte Bouchard Monument / Monumento a Hipσlito Bouchard (within shouting distance of this marker); El Castillo de Monterey (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio of Monterey Museum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastiαn Vizcaνno (about 600 feet away); Don Gaspar de Portolα (about 700 feet away); Crescent Brand Sardine Company (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bouchard Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. The San Francisco Museum Biography of Junipero Serra. (Submitted on February 19, 2013.)
2. Alexis "Alexo" Nino. Alexis "Alexo" Nino, a black free-man and boat caulker who died on board the "San Antonio," commanded by Father Junipero Serra and anchored in Monterey Bay, California...Alexis Nino was a native
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Here ... landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
3. Here ... landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra Monument
Photographed by James King, July 6, 2013
4. Gravesite of Alexis Nino
The first non-Indian buried in California.
Photographed by James King, July 6, 2013
5. Nino's Grave near Fr. Serra Monument
Photographed by James King, July 6, 2013
6. Panoramic
Fr. Serra monument on the left-of-center, Alexis Nino's grave barely left-of-center, El Castillo Site very-near-center, Argentine Navy monument on right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 2, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
