President of the United States of America. Inaugurated January 20, 1969. Inaugurated for second term January 20, 1973. We are proud of our native son, a man who has spared nothing of himself to help build a great nation. — — Map (db m82467) HM
In 1858, Bernardo Yorba deeded this parcel to the Catholic Church for a cemetery. More than 150 years later, Yorba Cemetery continues to offer a glimpse into Orange County's early rancho days. Long before freeways and housing tracts defined the . . . — — Map (db m195595) HM
Water from the Santa Ana River was largely responsible for the transformation of this arid valley into productive agricultural land. Irrigation companies in Orange County were in operation as early as the 1860s. The two largest were the Santa Ana . . . — — Map (db m59529) HM
Depot was built by the Pacific Electric Railroad in 1911. Fruit was shipped out by the carload while fertilizer, lumber, machinery and other supplies were delivered here.
The first means of public transportation, the "Big Red Car", took . . . — — Map (db m195599) HM
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
Richard M. Nixon, the only native Californian elected to the Presidency of the United States of America, strongly believed in serving his community. His membership in the Native Sons of the Golden West reflected a lifelong devotion to public . . . — — Map (db m170611) HM
In 1912 Frank and Hannah Nixon built this modest farmhouse on their small citrus ranch. Here Richard Nixon was born, January 9, 1913, and spent his first nine years. He served his country as Congressman, U.S. Senator, Vice President, and 37th . . . — — Map (db m50342) HM
Roland Bigonger will always be remembered as one of the founding fathers of Yorba Linda. A resident of the City for 36 years, he was elected to the first City Council in 1967 and served as the City's first Mayor. He went on to serve over eight years . . . — — Map (db m196371) HM
This lined section of the Cajon Canal (Circa 1923) helped bring water from the Santa Ana River to Rancho Santa Ana and several northern Orange County communities during the early development of the county. Construction of the original, unlined . . . — — Map (db m164929) HM
On this land, portion of Santa Ana grant awarded by King of Spain 1810 to Jose Antonio Yorba, and additional grants to his son by Governor Jose Figueroa 1834, was created Hacienda of Don Bernardo Yorba. Greatest ranchero of golden age, Bernardo . . . — — Map (db m50305) HM
The redwood trees along this path are dedicated in memory of the seven Challenger Crew Members
who lost their lives in the Space Shuttle accident which occurred on January 28, 1986.
Dedicated January 28. 1987
Gregory B. Jarvis •
Sharon . . . — — Map (db m195651) HM
The Cajon Canal is one of the oldest and most significant historical resources in the city of Yorba Linda. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the canal was instrumental in facilitating the early growth and development of north Orange . . . — — Map (db m164926) HM
In 1858, Don Bernardo Yorba, son of one of the first land grantees in Southern California and major landowner in his own right, set aside this land as a cemetery. For almost a century, members of many early California families were buried here. — — Map (db m50009) HM
In 1834, Bernardo Yorba was granted the 13,328 acre Rancho Cañon de Santa Ana by Mexican governor Jose Figueroa. Most of this land was retained by the Yorba family after the Mexican-American War in 1848. A section of the rancho was sold in 1907 to . . . — — Map (db m195600) HM
