Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rochin-Birabent Adobe
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009
1. Rochin-Birabent Adobe Marker
Senora Ordaz de Rochin within
the confines of the presido -
using adobe bricks and tiles
from the presidio ruins.
Now owned by
Leontine Birabent Phelan,
grandaughter of Senora Rochin.
Erected 1972 by Reina Del Mar Parlor No. 126 Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 34° 25.338′ N, 119° 41.862′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Marker is on Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rochin Adobe (here, next to this marker); Santa Barbara Presidio (a few steps from this marker); Site of Royal Spanish Presidio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Covarrubas (about 500 feet away); The Oreña Adobe (about 600 feet away); Jose Lobero's Opera House
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Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009
2. Rochin-Birabent Adobe
Marker is visible mounted to the left of the far right entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
