Downtown Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

North Gate of City of Anaheim

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

1. North Gate of City of Anaheim Marker

Inscription. Anaheim, founded 1857.
Location of North Gate. (Marker Number 112.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 33° 50.639′ N, 117° 55.011′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It is in Downtown Anaheim. It is at the intersection of North Anaheim Boulevard and North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Anaheim Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 753 N Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim CA 92805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is 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 finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Louden House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Helena Modjeska (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boysen Cactus Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Beck House (approx. half a mile away); Old Anaheim Library (approx. ¾ mile away); The Ingram Apartments (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Angell House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Outdoor Living (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Regarding North Gate of City of Anaheim. This site is California Historical Landmark No. 112, designated in 1933. Office of Historic

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Preservation description: “A wall or fence of willow poles that took root and grew was planted around the Anaheim Colony to keep out the herds of wild cattle that roamed the surrounding country. Gates were erected at the north, east, south, and west ends of the two principal streets of the colony. The north gate, on the highway to Los Angeles, was the main entrance to the city.”

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

2. North Gate of City of Anaheim Marker

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Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

3. North Gate of City of Anaheim

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,332 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2026, by Juliana Duenas of Anaheim, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.