Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Rafael Rancho
Catalina Verdugo Adobe
— Oak of Peace —
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
1. San Rafael Rancho Marker
San Rafael Rancho, first granted to José Maria Verdugo, Oct. 20, 1784.
Catalina Adobe built about 1828.
And, General Andres Pico oak tree camp site, before he surrendered to General John C. Fremont, 1847.
Erected 1947 by Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 637.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 10.797′ N, 118° 13.927′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Verdugo Woodlands. Memorial can be reached from Bonita Drive south of Opechee Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2211 Bonita Drive, Glendale CA 91208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oak of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Burkhard House (approx. 0.8 miles away); McCall’s House (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1441 Royal Boulevard (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lewis House (approx. 0.9 miles away);
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Regarding San Rafael Rancho.
The Catalina Verdugo Adobe is California Historical Landmark No. 637 (designated in 1958), Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 1, and on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Oak of Peace is Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 2.
The Oak of Peace, also known as the Pico Oak and the Treaty Oak, was designated a California Historical Landmark in 1947. The tree died in 1987.
Catalina was the daughter of José Verdugo. She lived here until her death in 1861.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Peace Treaty signed at Campo de Cahuenga, ten miles west of this adobe.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
2. San Rafael Rancho Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
3. Catalina Adobe
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
4. Catalina Adobe
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
5. Old Oak Tree
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 4, 2018
6. Site of Oak of Peace
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 17, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
