Near Soledad in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Padre Florencio Ibanez

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

1. Padre Florencio Ibanez Marker

Inscription. As the only resident padre, he devotedly served at Mission Soledad for 15 years until his death November 26, 1818. He is the only priest buried at this mission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1818.

Location. 36° 24.296′ N, 121° 21.314′ W. Marker is near Soledad, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Fort Romie Road near Mission Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36641 Fort Romie Road, Soledad CA 93960, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jose Joaquin de Arrillaga (a few steps from this marker); The De Anza Expedition in Soledad (a few steps from this marker); Site of Original Church (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Nuestra Señora Dolorosísima de la Soledad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Station Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cesar Chavez Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); One Voice Murals Project (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soledad.

Another marker is no longer nearby.

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Los Coches Rancho (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad.

Also see . . . Padre Florencio Ibanez - Find-a-Grave. (Submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

2. Padre Florencio Ibanez Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.