Winterhaven in Imperial County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés

Born April 12, 1738, Died July 19, 1781

September 2, 2011

1. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker

Inscription. Daring explorer, zealous missionary and unfailing friend of the Yuma Indians. Padre Garcés founded the Yuma Indian Mission and nearby gave his life for their souls.

His faith was unshakeable; his hope tranquil; his charity joyous; his zeal triumphant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans.

Location. 32° 43.831′ N, 114° 36.933′ W. Marker is in Winterhaven, California, in Imperial County. Marker is on Quechan Drive, 0.1 miles north of Quechan Road, on the left when traveling north. The Mission is on top of a bluff bypassed by Quechan Drive. It can be walked to, and there is sidewalk and trail from the Yuma Crossing Park, or one can park in the Quechan Tribal Museum area left turn on Picacho Road from Quechan Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Picacho Road, Winterhaven CA 92283, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Mission La Purisima Concepcion (here, next to this marker); Site of Old Ferry Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); The All-important Colorado River Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); "Indian Hill" (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

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(approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); "Ocean to Ocean" Highway Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); Fort Yuma (approx. 0.2 miles away); View of the Prison from Across the River (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winterhaven.

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2. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker

Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

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3. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Monument and Marker

The St. Thomas Indian Mission Chapel is seen in the background.

Statue Detail Looking Northeast image. Click for full size.

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4. Statue Detail Looking Northeast

Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - Looking East. image. Click for full size.

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5. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - Looking East.

Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - View South image. Click for full size.

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6. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - View South

Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - View West image. Click for full size.

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7. Fray Francisco Hermenegildo Garcés Marker - View West

Nearby Site of Mission La Purisima Concepcion, 1780-1781 State of California Registered Historical Landmark plaque is visible on the north side of this monument.

Saint Thomas Indian Mission Chapel image. Click for full size.

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8. Saint Thomas Indian Mission Chapel

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