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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Historical Markers

Markers erected by any chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). DAR is dedicated to historical preservation, accomplished by the efforts of its chapters at the local level. One of the ways they accomplish this is by placing monuments around the world to memorialize people and events throughout American history.

The series also includes other markers that mention DAR where DAR is not the erecting organization, where a DAR marker is nearby, or where an additional photo of a DAR tablet or plaque is included in the page but it does not include enough information to be considered a marker in its own right.
 
By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 24, 2023
Council Oak Marker
101 ► Arkansas, Yell County, Dardanelle — Council Oak —
Upon this spot, under the Council Oak, acting Governor Robert Crittenden and Chief Black Fox, tribe spokesman, met in council April, 1820 and made the treaty, which gave to Arkansas all the Cherokee land south of the Arkansas River. — — Map (db m233690) HM
102 ► Arkansas, Yell County, Dardanelle — Stinnets Station —
During the 1850s Moses Stinnett and his wife Patsy operated a Stage Coach Station beside the Little Rock Fort Smith Military Road which was located 300 feet East of this spot. They catered to travelers and in 1858 contracted with Butterfield . . . — — Map (db m198418) HM
103 ► California, Alameda County, Alameda — Prehistoric Indian Mound —
One thousand feet due west was a prehistoric mound, 400 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 14 feet high. The remains of 450 Indians with stone implements and shell ornaments were found when the mound was remove in 1908. — — Map (db m79861) HM
104 ► California, Alameda County, Berkeley — Don Pedro Fages Expedition —
This marker designates the area where on March 27, 1772 a scientific team under the auspices of the Empire of Spain stopped on Strawberry Creek to include an observation of is now known as Golden Gate. According to Juan Crespi, diarist, the first . . . — — Map (db m42034) HM
105 ► California, Alameda County, Livermore — Duarte Garage — Built Circa 1915 by F.H. Duarte —
The garage was a way station on the original Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental U.S. highway. — — Map (db m198575) HM
106 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Mills College — First Latitude Sighting of the Golden Gate — 27 March 1772 —
Capt. Don Pedro, Father Fray Juan Crespi, fourteen soldiers, and a Christian Indian, camped here and took a latitude sighting of the Golden Gate. Agalanes • John Rutledge • Ann Loucks • Mount Diablo • Berkeley Hills • Oakland Campanile • . . . — — Map (db m72138) HM
107 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Piedmont Avenue — 299 — El Camino Rancho San Antonio —
About 1820, along this route ran the earliest known road from Mission San Jose over Rancho San Antonio to the ranchos north. — — Map (db m54112) HM
108 ► California, Alameda County, San Leandro, Farrelly Pond District — 285 — Peralta House —
First brick house built in Alameda County. Constructed 1860 by W. R. Toler for Ignacio Peralta, early San Leandro Spanish settler, whose father, Don Luis Maria Peralta, received land grant from Spanish Governor Don Pablo Vicente de Sola, October 20, . . . — — Map (db m100550) HM
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109 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — 1879 Site of Messilla Valley School —
The Oregon School District was formed in 1856 and the schoolhouse stood near Dry Creek behind the old Pence Hotel. In 1872 the schoolhouse was relocated and rebuilt behind the existing corrals south of present day Durhan-Pentz Road. Following the . . . — — Map (db m65869) HM
110 ► California, Contra Costa County, Lafayette — Revolutionary War Patriots —
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 1783 Presented by Acalanes Chapter Daughters of . . . — — Map (db m246658) WM
111 ► California, Del Norte County, Crescent City — National Tribute Grove — Reported missing
This Unit of 500 Acres in the National Tribute Grove is preserved through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to honor those who served in the armed forces of the United States in World War II and to . . . — — Map (db m241927) WM
112 ► California, Glenn County, Bayliss — Bayliss Library —
This historic Carnegie Library was built to serve the small, rural population of the surrounding area. It was dedicated on July 14, 1917, and has been in continuous use as a free public library since that date. The Willows Chapter . . . — — Map (db m91797) HM
113 ► California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Eureka Free Public Library —
California’s first free library was established in Eureka on May 11, 1878 and was situated in this Carnegie Building 1904-1972 — — Map (db m71976) HM
114 ► California, Imperial County, Imperial — Imperial Valley Veterans' Memorial —
This Memorial Erected in Honor of Those Who Served Their Country in Time of War By Veteran's Memorial Housing Committee - May 30, 1941 • Representing County Board of Supervisors - Hugh T. Osborne • Representing veterans of the war with . . . — — Map (db m81827) WM
115 ► California, Los Angeles County, Agoura Hills — Reyes Adobe Historical Site —
Daughters of the American Revolution commemorate the significant role the Reyes Adobe historical site played in the development of California and its history. The property was a stop along the state's famous El Camino Real. — — Map (db m154344) HM
116 ► California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest — Benjamin Davis Wilson — Don Benito —
To the memory of Benjamin Davis Wilson, Don Benito, 1811 – 1878, pioneer trapper and settler who came to California in 1841, and in 1864 blazed the trail up this mountain which bears his name. — — Map (db m123037) HM
117 ► California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest, Charlton Flats — D.A.R. Society’s Fiftieth Anniversary — DAR Forest —
This grove presented by the California State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of Mrs. John Whittier Howe Hodge, State Regent 1938-1940, commemorating the D.A.R. Society's Fiftieth Anniversary. — — Map (db m291772) HM
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118 ► California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, The Flats — Indian Battle — 1852 — Valdez Homestead —
This tablet marks the site of a battle between the Indians and the early Californians. Placed by the Beverly Hills Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1930. — — Map (db m292810) HM
119 ► California, Los Angeles County, El Monte — El Monte —
This tablet commemorates the site of the oldest Protestant Evangelical Church in Southern California; the erection of the first school house; and the end of the Santa Fe Trail. — — Map (db m211471) HM
120 ► California, Los Angeles County, Elizabeth Lake — Butterfield Overland Mail — and Havilah Coachline —
Butterfield Overland Mail and Havilah Coachline used these houses from 1861-1881. — — Map (db m141467) HM
121 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Verdugo Woodlands — 2 — Oak of Peace —
The Oak of Peace played an important role in the history of California. It was at this site on January 11, 1847, that the surrender of the Californios to the United States Army was arranged. Jésus Pico, emissary of U.S. Lt. Colonel John C. . . . — — Map (db m234878) HM
122 ► California, Los Angeles County, Glendora — 1 — Glendora City Hall — 1913 —
First historical landmark — Historical Society Museum, original site of 1913 city hall, jail, and fire house — Dedicated May 8, 1990. Bob Kuhn, Mayor, City of Glendora. John Gordon, President, Glendora Historical Society. Marker . . . — — Map (db m242573) HM
123 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — Antelope Valley Indian Museum — State Historic Park —
Site of ancient Indian villages. It was built in 1928 by H.A. Edwards. It was purchased and enlarged, 1938-1941, by Grace Oliver. The museum opened in 1941. — — Map (db m152544) HM
124 ► California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, Bixby Hill — Rancho Los Alamitos — Honoring the Indians —
Honoring the Indians of Puvungna who fished these shores long before the reign of the Dons. U.S.A. Bicentennial year 1975 Susan B. Anthony Chapter NSDAR — — Map (db m132708) HM
125 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mission Hills — 157 — San Fernando Mission —
Founded in 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco Lasuen. We honor those men of faith, courage and vision who guided the founding of the mission and also those who have preserved it for posterity. — — Map (db m169607) HM
126 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles — 531 — Lummis Home — El Alisal —
El Alisal, built by Charles F. Lummis, writer, editor, founder Southwest Museum. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 68 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles. second marker: . . . — — Map (db m163698) HM
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127 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Pedro — 1237 — Point Fermin Lighthouse —
Point Fermin Light House, dedicated by Stephen M. White and Rudecinda Parlors Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West, San Pedro, California, May 2, 1940. Built 1874. Point Fermin Lighthouse, erected 1874. Honored as a . . . — — Map (db m51006) HM
128 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sylmar — 1971 Sylmar Earthquake — Lest We Forget —
This tablet presented February 9, 1979, to the Veterans Memorial Park, in loving memory of the many veterans, nurses, and aides of the San Fernando Valley Veterans Hospital, whose lives were lost during the earthquake of February 9, 1971. — — Map (db m150941) HM
129 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Woodland Hills — 160 — Plummer House —
Known as the “Oldest House in Hollywood”, this house was built in the 1870’s by Eugene Raphael Plummer. — — Map (db m126802) HM
130 ► California, Los Angeles County, San Gabriel — San Gabriel Mission — Founded September 8, 1771 —
This marks the oldest building in Southern California of brick, stone and mortar. Built 1791-1805, completed and dedicated. Mission San Gabriel Archangel, Queen of the Missions, which brought Christianity and civilization to California . . . — — Map (db m50947) HM
131 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, North of Montana — George Washington — 1732-1799 —
In commemoration of the two-hundredth birthday of George Washington, first President of the United States, whose wisdom, foresight, and patriotism are an inspiration to all true Americans. — — Map (db m119721) HM
132 ► California, Los Angeles County, South Pasadena — Adobe Flores —
Headquarters of General Jose Maria Flores before the capitulation to General John C. Fremont, January 13, 1847, at Cahuenga. — — Map (db m129774) HM
133 ► California, Los Angeles County, South Pasadena — 19 — Cathedral Oak Monument —
panel 1: Under this oak — the legend runs — the first Easter Services in California were held by Father Crespi in 1770. panel 2: Near this spot the Cathedral Oak stood. Time destroyed its roots. This monument is . . . — — Map (db m134912) HM
134 ► California, Los Angeles County, Whittier — 681 — Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree —
Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree Planted in 1907 as an experiment for the University of California. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 681. Dedicated 1963 By Whittier area community beautiful Grand Parlor Native . . . — — Map (db m241036) HM
135 ► California, Marin County, San Rafael — Marin —
Indian Warrior Baptized by Franciscan Fathers. A Ferryman on the San Francisco Bay, He Became Known as El Marinero (The Sailor) Died about 1835 — — Map (db m102758) HM
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136 ► California, Monterey County, Carmel-by-the-Sea — Early American Baptisms in California —
Honoring Four Early Americans in California They came to this coast as seamen and remained as settlers Baptized in this Mission George Mayo, of Plymouth, Mass., on 3 August, 1816 Thomas W. Doak, of Boston, Mass., on 22 November, 1816 . . . — — Map (db m63684) HM
137 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Colton Hall – Site of California’s Original Constitution —
Forty-eight men of diverse education and cultural backgrounds from throughout California converged upon Monterey in September in 1849 to frame a constitutional government for California. Working together as Californians, they created this . . . — — Map (db m63348) HM
138 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey — Commodore John Drake Sloat Circle —
This Circle Commemorates Commodore John Drake Sloat, U.S.N. In this City of Monterey on 7 July 1846 he proclaimed California annexed to the United States Tablet presented by the Commodore Sloat Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 7 . . . — — Map (db m226259) HM
139 ► California, Monterey County, Salinas — The Oldest Home in Salinas —
Built in 1868 for the first mayor of the city Isaac Julian Harvey Dedicated by Santa Lucia Chapter, NSDAR 2012 — — Map (db m63637) HM
140 ► California, Orange County, Anaheim — Mother Colony House —
This house was built in 1857 by Mr. Geo. Hansen the promoter of that little colony of Germans who founded what is now the City of Anaheim, and originally stood on N. Los Angeles St. between Chartres & Cypress Sts. The building was a gift . . . — — Map (db m241957) HM
141 ► California, Orange County, Anaheim — This Boulder —
This boulder marks the site of one of the first public schools in this county. Built 1867. First teacher - Jennie Swift. William M. McFadden taught here 1869 to 1879. — — Map (db m189683) HM
142 ► California, Orange County, Buena Park — School House —
Typical of one room schoolhouse of the 1800's is this one from Beloit, Kansas. Built in 1879, it housed 8 classes at a time from the first through the eighth grades. Schools rarely had more than two rooms in those days, due not only to the limited . . . — — Map (db m103383) HM
143 ► California, Orange County, Dana Point — Richard Henry Dana —
This plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the visit to this anchoring cove by author Richard Henry Dana. He arrived in 1835 aboard the brig "Pilgrim" which traded New England goods to Mission San Juan Capistrano and area ranchos for cow . . . — — Map (db m267208) HM
144 ► California, Orange County, Lake Forest — Heritage Hill Historic Park —
The building and artifacts on this site are significant remnants of the history of Saddleback Valley. They serve as reminders that the efforts and accomplishments of those who lived here before us, are the basis of our communities today. — — Map (db m299253) HM
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145 ► California, Orange County, North Tustin — 203 — Red Hill —
A promontory which served as a landmark for early travelers. It was called "Katuktu" by the Indians. — — Map (db m52087) HM
146 ► California, Orange County, Orange — Santa Fe Train Depot —
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad reached Orange in 1887, offering passenger and freight service. This building was their second depot on this site, built in 1938. To the south is the original depot park, laid out in 1891. The railroad . . . — — Map (db m308908) HM
147 ► California, Orange County, San Juan Capistrano — "El Adobe de Capistrano" —
An historic landmark uniting the "Miguel Yorba Adobe" 1778 "Juzgado" (Court and Jail) 1812 — — Map (db m51945) HM
148 ► California, Orange County, Yorba Linda — Richard Nixon — Statesman — 37th President of the United States of America —
California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution commemorates the birthplace and honors the patriotic service of Richard Nixon Statesman 37th President of the United States of America born January 9, 1913 Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m170610) HM
149 ► California, Placer County, Auburn — Historical Auburn Fire House —
Erected in 1891 by the volunteer firemen of Auburn Hook and Ladder Company No.2 with funds raised by public subscription. Dedicated May 21, 1892. In continuous use until 1954 — — Map (db m11920) HM
150 ► California, Placer County, Roseville — The Roseville Methodist Church —
The oldest section of this church, built in 1882-1883, was Roseville's first ecclesiastical structure. Dedication ceremonies for the church were held March 4, 1883. — — Map (db m143585) HM
151 ► California, Riverside County, Hemet — 104 — Pochea Indian Village Site —
Pochea was one of cluster of Indian villages forming the very large settlement of Pahsitna which extended along the ridge east and west of Ramona Bowl. Pahsitnah was thriving when the Spanish first passed by in 1774. A tragic story tells of the . . . — — Map (db m50668) HM
152 ► California, Riverside County, Lake Elsinore — RIV-87 — Methodist Episcopal Church —
Built 1923. Luiseño Chapter, NSDAR. Dedicated October 14, 2017. Riverside County Historical Landmark. Approved by the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors, October 4, 2011. Presented to the City of Lake Elsinore. . . . — — Map (db m178932) HM
153 ► California, Riverside County, Lake Elsinore — Santa Fe Station — Lake Elsinore —
Santa Fe Station Built 1896 by the Santa Fe Railroad Co. Luiseno Chapter, NSDAR, April 9, 2010. — — Map (db m178936) HM
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154 ► California, Riverside County, Palm Springs — Palm Springs Air Museum —
In honor of those who have served in the armed services of the United States from the American Revolution to present and to those who gave their lives in service to protect our freedoms in all military conflicts. We also pay special tribute . . . — — Map (db m206394) WM
155 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — The First Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California —
To Commemorate the introduction of the first Marsh Grapefruit Trees into California, brought to Riverside from Lakeland, Florida in 1890 by Twogood and Cutter, pioneer nurserymen, and to honor J.E. Cutter who planted here one of those first . . . — — Map (db m82144) HM
156 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Colonel William Stephen Hamilton — In Memory of the Rough Diamond — Reported missing
. . . — — Map (db m12405) HM
157 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — 173408 — Theodora Tiffee Purkitt, M.D. —
. . . — — Map (db m136562) HM
158 ► California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — 195 — Mission San Juan Bautista —
Founded June 24, 1797 by Father Laseun 15th of the 21 Missions largest and only church with 3 aisles. Dedicated in 1812 Monastery wing consisted of 36 rooms This Mission has never been abandoned. It is now the parish church of San Juan . . . — — Map (db m82242) HM
159 ► California, San Bernardino County, Chino — WWII Army Air Corps Pilots —
This marker commemorates the World War II Army Air Corps Pilots who were trained between 1940 and 1944, at this airfield that was the home of the Cal-Aero Flight Academy. — — Map (db m242382) HM WM
160 ► California, San Bernardino County, Loma Linda — 95 — Guachama Rancheria —
"Guachama Rancheria, lying along this road, was named San Bernardino May 20, 1810, by Francisco Dumetz. In 1819 it became the San Bernardino Rancho of Mission San Gabriel. The adobe administration building stood about 70 yds. north of this spot, . . . — — Map (db m51015) HM
161 ► California, San Bernardino County, Redlands, South Redlands — The Redlands Liberty Pole —
In 1895 the Junior Order of American Mechanics erected the first Redlands “Liberty Pole” a term derived from the American Revolution. Made from a century old douglas fir, the pole was moved in 1963 from the intersection of Orange, Cajon, . . . — — Map (db m269718) HM
162 ► California, San Bernardino County, Upland — 1028 — Madonna of the Trail —
N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days. This trail, trod by the Padres in Spanish Days, became, under Mexican rule, the road connecting Los Angeles, later the American Post Road. Over this trail, . . . — — Map (db m149065) HM
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163 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Birthplace of Naval Aviation —
In 1910, on the unoccupied brushland of North Coronado Island, inventor and entrepreneur Glenn Hammond Curtiss opened his winter flying school for prospective "aeroplane pilots."Among his first class of students was Navy Lieutenant Theodore G. . . . — — Map (db m116835) HM
164 ► California, San Diego County, Oceanside — 239 — Mission San Luís Rey de Francia —
Founded June 12, 1798 by Father Lasuen, then president of the California missions, and administered by Father Peyri. Notable for its impressive architecture — a composite of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican. — — Map (db m401) HM
165 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Balboa Park — The Discovery of California — by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo —
To commemorate the discovery of California by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who landed on the shores of San Diego Bay September 28, 1542. — — Map (db m126875) HM
166 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Core-Columbia — Santa Fe Depot —
Santa Fe Depot - 1915. In tribute to the Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, Pioneers of The Western Movement. Placed by Dist. XIV California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, November 16, 1985. — — Map (db m241972) HM
167 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Mission Valley — The Five Churches of Mission San Diego de Alcalá —
Mission Founded - July 16, 1769, Mission San Diego de Alcalá was established at the Presidio of San Diego. Services were held outdoors and in available rooms -Founding Missionary: Father Junipero Serra, O.F.M 1774 Church - The Mission . . . — — Map (db m254265) HM
168 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — Birthplace of The San Diego Union —
A pioneer newspaper of California Founded October 10, 1868 — — Map (db m11661) HM
169 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — 72 — Juan Bandini —
Dedicated to Juan Bandini 1800 – 1859 Patriot and Friend of the United States This structure has been recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey of the United States Department of the Interior for its archives at the . . . — — Map (db m143529) HM
170 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — La Playa Trail — Jedediah Strong Smith —
Pathfinder of the Sierras Here completed the first trail from The Atlantic to the Pacific, Jan. 1827 — — Map (db m14502) HM
171 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — Lt. George H. Derby —
Dedicated to Lt. George H. Derby U.S.A 1823 — 1861 Humorist, Engineer, and Builder of the first dike to safeguard San Diego Bay as a navigable harbor. San Diego Chapter D.A.R. San Diego Chapter S.A.R. Nov. 3, 1962 — — Map (db m84359) HM
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172 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Chinatown — Raising of the American Flag —
On this spot the American flag was first raised in San Francisco by Commander John B. Montgomery of the U.S.S. Portsmouth, July 9, 1846. — — Map (db m81722) HM
173 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park — Historic Trees —
Trees from historic spots in the thirteen original states of the Union Planted by Sequoia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution October 19, 1896. Boulder placed April 19, 1920. — — Map (db m285031) HM
174 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Main Post — North West Corner of Original Presidio —
. . . — — Map (db m12616) HM
175 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Main Post — Old Station Hospital —
The oldest building still standing on the Presidi0, constructed by the United States Army. 1857 — — Map (db m144300) HM
176 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Mission Dolores — Misión San Francisco de Asís — (Mission Dolores) —
. . . — — Map (db m72525) HM
177 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Bicentennial Tree — Presidio of San Francisco —
Commemorating 200 years of America’s freedom — — Map (db m286009) HM
178 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — 82 — Castillo de San Joaquin —
The first ship to enter San Francisco Bay, the San Carlos (Captain Ayala), dropped anchor off this point August 5, 1775. Lieutenant-Colonel Don Juan Bautista de Anza planted the cross on Cantil Blanco (White Cliff) March 28, 1776. The first . . . — — Map (db m10742) HM
179 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Establishment of the Presidio of San Francisco —
Here on July 27, 1776 Comandante José Joaquín Moraga Began Construction of the Presidio of San Francisco — — Map (db m284612) HM
180 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 995 — Frémont 1844 Expedition —
General John C. Fremont camped on this site March 26, 1844. Marked by El Toyon chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1923. Christopher “Kit” Carson, Fremont expedition scout, camped on this site March 26, 1844. . . . — — Map (db m241329) HM
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181 ► California, San Mateo County, Millbrae — 27 — First Camp after Discovery of San Francisco Bay —
On November 4, 1769, the expedition of Captain Gaspar de Portola, after crossing Sweeny Ridge, beheld the Bay of San Francisco for the first time. That night they camped at a small lagoon, now covered by San Andreas Lake. Finding the bay too large . . . — — Map (db m70737) HM
182 ► California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — 92 — Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite —
The Gaspar de Portolá expedition camped twice near this marker. During Spain’s initial colonial thrust into Alta California, the exploration party headed northward from San Diego searching for Monterey Bay. At first, they did not recognize the bay . . . — — Map (db m199135) HM
183 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Don Jose Francisco De Ortega — 1734-1798 —
Chief Scout for Gaspar de Portolá. Ortega assisted with the founding of Mission San Buenaventura and established the presidio at Santa Barbara where he served as commandant from 1781-1784. Husband of Doña María Carrillo. — — Map (db m131602) HM
184 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — In Honor of Gov. Gaspar de Portola — Reported permanently removed
His officers and soldiers and Fray Juan Crespi (diarist) the first white men to march through the wilderness of California. Arrived at Santa Barbara Aug. 18-20, 1769, and camped in this vicinity. — — Map (db m178191) HM
185 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Juana Maria — The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island —
Indian woman abandoned on San Nicolas Island eighteen years. Found and brought to Santa Barbara by Capt. George Nidever in 1853. — — Map (db m157886) HM
186 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Presidio — Founded 1782 —
This tablet marks the southeasterly boundary of the Santa Barbara Presidio founded in 1782 by Gov. Felipe de Neve and Capt. Jose Francisco Ortega in command of fifty soldiers accompanied by Fray Junipero Serra who dedicated the site. — — Map (db m128224) HM
187 ► California, Santa Clara County, Gilroy — Rancho San Ysidro / San Ysidro School —
This base is a two-sided monument commemorating both Rancho San Ysidro (side 1) and San Ysidro School (side 2) Rancho San Ysidro In the early 1800's Rancho San Ysidro was granted to Ygnacio Ortega. After his death the lands were . . . — — Map (db m18484) HM
188 ► California, Santa Clara County, Los Gatos — 448 — Patchen —
“Mountain Charley” McKiernan, one of the earliest residents of the Santa Crux Mountains, settled near here in 1850. John Martin Schultheis and his wife homesteaded land about a mile from here in 1852. Their home still standing (1950). The Patchen . . . — — Map (db m53475) HM
189 ► California, Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill — Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition Campsite —
Members of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition camped in this vicinity near Llagas Creek, March 24, 1776. The Anza Expedition led to the establishment of the Pueblo of San José de Guadalupe, Mission Santa Clara de Asis, Mission San Francisco de . . . — — Map (db m296845) HM
190 ► California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto — America250 Liberty Tree Grove —
This plaque marks the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America 1776-2026 May these trees stand as a living testament to our nation’s history and as a foundation for the next 250 years Dedicated September 12, . . . — — Map (db m310913) HM
191 ► California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto — Bicentennial Redwood Mini Grove —
The El Palo Alto Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Bicentennial Mini-Grove of El Palo Alto Redwood Progeny Dedicated September 26, 1974 — — Map (db m310950)
192 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Cornish Pump —
A significant problem in mining is groundwater removal. Water limited the depth of early miners until the Cornish pump was introduced in the 18th Century. Cornish pumps originated in the tin and copper mining region of Cornwall, England, and evolved . . . — — Map (db m49855) HM
193 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — D Retort and Condensing System —
The D retort, line the rotary furnace, was used to recover mercury from cinnabar ore. Whereas the rotary furnace was a continuously-operating system, the D retort was loaded with ore, fired for a period of time (usually 8 to 24 hours), then allowed . . . — — Map (db m49862) HM
194 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Gould Rotary Furnace and Condensing System —
The rotary furnace was used to recover mercury from cinnabar ore. Finely crushed ore fro the fine ore bin entered the furnace by means of a feeder known as a shotgun or bump feeder. The feeder periodically injected a measured amount of ore into the . . . — — Map (db m52818) HM
195 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Hacienda Mining Display —
Preserved here is equipment used in quicksilver mining. A few examples are from New Almaden, but most are from the Guadalupe Mine and were used in the last fifty years of mining, until the mines closed in the 1970s. The equipment is organized . . . — — Map (db m49854) HM
196 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Hoeing Table and Cleaning Tank —
Hoeing tables and cleaning tanks were used to purify mercury as the final step in the process of converting cinnabar to mercury. Mercury collected in the condensers of a furnace or retort was contaminated with soot, water, dust, sublimed sulphur . . . — — Map (db m49857) HM
197 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Mancha “Little Trammer” Battery Locomotive —
The Mancha “Little Trammer” is one of the smallest mining locomotives manufactured by the Mancha Storage Battery Locomotive Company. It is powered by batteries, allowing it to be used deep within the mines without emitting toxic fumes. . . . — — Map (db m52823) HM
198 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Mercury Storage Vault —
After cleaned mercury is collected, it was placed in iron flasks for transportation to market. A flask of mercury weighs about 76 pounds when filled and a flask needs to be strong because of the density of the liquid metal. Filled containers of . . . — — Map (db m49858) HM
199 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Mine Air Compressors —
These two air compressors are typical of those used in hard-rock mining. The Gardner-Denver air compressor, powered by a gasoline engine, is a mobile type that was moved to wherever it was needed. The Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, powered by an . . . — — Map (db m52821) HM
200 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Mine Ventilation Fans —
Ventilation fans provided fresh air for miners deep within the mines. Ventilation pipe connected to fans carried air wherever it was needed in the mine to provide miners with breathable air by diluting and displacing dust and noxious gases. Fans . . . — — Map (db m202802) HM

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