North San Jose in Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Old Sites of Mission Santa Clara de Asis
and Old Spanish Bridge
Photographed By George Midwin, July 2015
1. Old Sites of Mission Santa Clara de Assis Marker
Erected 1953 by Santa Clara Lions Club. (Marker Number 250.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1968.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 21.99′ N, 121° 56.489′ W. Marker was in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It was in North San Jose. Marker was at the intersection of De La Cruz Boulevard and Martin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on De La Cruz Boulevard. Located in City of Santa Clara’s “Memorial Cross Park,” Southeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Grimes CA 95950, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Walnut Growers Association (approx. ¾ mile away); Parade of Champions (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); Santa Clara Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); S.E.S. (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Honeybees in California (approx. 0.9 miles away); Santa Clara Depot (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Santa Clara Depot (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
More about this marker. Plans are underway, due to religious concerns of a cross in a public park, to move it to Santa Clara University.
Regarding Old Sites of Mission Santa Clara de Asis. California Historical Landmark Statement of Significance:
The first mission in this valley, Mission Santa Clara de Thamien, was established at this site by Franciscan Padres Tomás de la Peña and Joseph Antonio Marguia January 17, 1777. Here, at the Indian village of So-co-is-u-ka, they erected a cross and shelter for worship to bring Christianity to the Costanoan Indians.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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Photographed By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2007
2. The Stone Cross
The first mission in this valley, Mission Santa Clara de Thamien, was established by Franciscan Padres Tomás de la Peña and Joseph Antonio Marguia January 17, 1777, at the Indian village of "So-co-is-u-ka"
The Mission was relocated following damage caused by flooding from the nearby Guadalupe River during the Winter rainy season.
Photographed By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2007
3. Mission Cross Park
The Stone cross, used to identify the original location of the Mission Santa Clara de Asis was relocated to this small park donated by the city of Santa Clara from its original location at the Southeast corner of Central Expressway and De la Cruz Boulevard.
Photographed By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2007
4. Saint Clare
The park includes this small shrine to Saint Clare.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 12, 2022
5. Former site of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2007. This page has been viewed 5,232 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2016, by George Midwin of San Jose, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 5. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
