Historical Markers and War Memorials in Whittier

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Whittier

Whittier, California and Vicinity

▶ Los Angeles County (754)
▶ Kern County (306)
▶ Orange County (186)
▶ San Bernardino County (217)
▶ Ventura County (108)

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1► California (Los Angeles County), Whittier — 127 — Casa de Governor Pío Pico —

Following the Mexican War, Pío Pico, last Mexican governor, acquired 9,000-acre Rancho Paso de Bartolo and built here an adobe home that was destroyed by the floods of 1883-1884. His second adobe casa, now known as Pío Pico Mansion, represents a . . . — — Map (db m50933) HM

2► California (Los Angeles County), Whittier — 646 — Greek George — Grave of George Caralambo —

Greek George, born in Smyrna as George Caralambo, came to this country as a camel driver for the United States Government in 1857. Naturalized -- George Allen in 1867. Died Sept. 2, 1913 at Old Mission. Historical marker . . . — — Map (db m157793) HM

3► California (Los Angeles County), Whittier — 681 — Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree —

Planted in 1907 as an experiment for the University of California. — — Map (db m50978) HM

4► California (Los Angeles County), Whittier — 947 — Reform School for Juvenile Offenders — Fred C. Nelles School —

The March 11, 1889 Act of the California Legislature authorized the establishment of a school for juvenile offenders. Dedication and laying of cornerstone was done by Governor R.W. Waterman on February 12, 1890. Officially opened as "Whittier State . . . — — Map (db m157680) HM

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