San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 1, 2013
1. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site - the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area. De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 34° 5.798′ N, 118° 6.407′ W. Marker is in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on South Mission Drive, on the right when traveling north. Located near the historic door of the Mission San Gabriel Archangel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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: Mission San Gabriel Archangel / El Camino Real Door (here, next to this marker); A Welcome Destination (a few steps from this marker); Arrival of Great Rejoicing (a few steps from this marker); San Gabriel Mission (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named San Gabriel Mission (a few steps from this marker); Juan Bautista de Anza (within shouting distance of this marker); 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Spanish Trail (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 1, 2013
2. Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 2013
3. Mission San Gabriel
Photographed by Denise Boose
4. Mission San Gabriel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
