San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ortega-Vigare Adobe

Photographed By Craig Baker, December 20, 2018

1. Ortega-Vigare Adobe Marker

Inscription. Erected during mission days, 1792-1805. Second oldest adobe in this region. Originally 'L'-shaped, it is now only half its original size. In 1859, it became the property of Don Jean Vigare. In early 1860’s became San Gabriel's first bakery, and was separated from the mission's lime orchard by a high cactus wall.

Erected 1950 by California Centennial Commission; and N.S.G.W./N.D.G.W. (Marker Number 451.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 34° 5.661′ N, 118° 6.458′ W. Marker is in San Gabriel, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Ramona Street, 0.1 miles south of Mission Road, on the left when traveling south. This is a private residence with a high wall surrounding it. Not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 S Ramona St, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Chapman’s Millrace (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chapman’s Mill and Millrace (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Old Spanish Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mission San Gabriel Archangel / El Camino Real Door (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Gabriel Mission (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named San Gabriel Mission (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1776 Overland Immigration Expedition (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Gabriel.

Ortega-Vigare Adobe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, December 20, 2018

2. Ortega-Vigare Adobe and Marker

Marker is on the front wall of the adobe, at the far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.