Waterfront in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ranchos
Los Alamitos Los Cerritos
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014
1. Ranchos Marker
This plaque marks the dividing line between the two ranchos on which Long Beach was subsequently built. Originally a part of a Spanish land grant to Manuel Nieto in 1784. They were partitioned between the heirs by government in 1834.
Erected by Long Beach Parlor No. 278 Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 45.963′ N, 118° 11.026′ W. Marker was in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It was in Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Drive, on the right when traveling east on Ocean Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Long Beach CA 90802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It was also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it was 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 found 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 location: Villa Riviera (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooper Arms (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Esser House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lafayette Complex (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Grand Army of the Republic Highway (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014
2. Ranchos Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,105 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
