Carthay Circle in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Daniel O. McCarthy

A Gallant Pioneer of ’49

Photographed By James King, January 13, 2017

1. Daniel O. McCarthy Marker

Inscription. This fountain is a memorial to the gallant pioneers of ’49 of whom Daniel O. McCarthy, patriot, miner, leader, was an outstanding example. He was born Raleigh, N.C., August 24, 1830. Died Los Angeles, August 13, 1919. Through his newspaper “The American Flag”, San Francisco, he helped preserve California to the Union. This long, useful life is a heritage of which the Golden State is justly proud.

Erected 1925 by Ramona Parlor #109, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 34° 3.681′ N, 118° 22.035′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Carthay Circle. Marker is at the intersection of McCarthy Vista and San Vicente Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on McCarthy Vista. The marker and statue are in a small triangular park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Bautista de Anza (within shouting distance of this marker); "Snowshoe" Thompson (about 600 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Jedediah Strong Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carthay Circle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berlin Wall Segments (approx. half a mile away); Portolá Trail 1769 (approx. half a mile away); Chester Stock, Ph.D. / Observation Pit (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hancock Park (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. The fountain and marker were originally in front of the Carthay Circle Theater. The water and the theater are gone.

Also see . . .
1. Dan the Miner. LAistory website entry:
"Though presumably Dan is still looking for gold, he no longer has a pond to search. Now he stands, somewhat inexplicably on a grassy median at San Vicente between McCarthay [sic] Vista and Del Valle Drive." (Submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

2. The Adventures of Dan the Miner. Filmic Light website entry:
The famed Carthay Circle Theatre has been gone for over 40 years, but Dan the Miner still stands. He was there when the movie palace first opened its doors in 1926. He saw the crowds gather for the gala 1937
Photographed By James King, January 13, 2017

2. Dan the Miner and the Gallant Pioneers Marker
The statue is visible beyond the boulder.
premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He even witnessed the decline and 1969 fall of the once grand theatre. (Submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

The Gallant Pioneers Marker and Dan the Miner image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 13, 2017

3. The Gallant Pioneers Marker and Dan the Miner

The boulder is to the left, the statue is close to the tree.

Dan the Miner image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 13, 2017

4. Dan the Miner

The Grizzly Bear, October 1925, p.6 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King

5. The Grizzly Bear, October 1925, p.6

Postcard c1931 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King

6. Postcard c1931

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. 5. submitted on February 20, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. 6. submitted on February 25, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.