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Daughters of the American Revolution Historical Markers
Markers erected by all chapters 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.
On County Route 39 at Road W, on the left when traveling east on County Route 39.
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
Near East Aten Road at Imperial Valley Pioneers Expressway (California Route 111).
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
On Rainbow Crest Drive at Reyes Adobe Road, on the left when traveling west on Rainbow Crest Drive.
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
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
On Tyler Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Interstate 10, on the left when traveling south.
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
Near Bonita Drive south of Opechee Way, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Glendora Avenue north of Bennett Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On East Avenue M, 0.7 miles east of 150th Street East, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Bixby Hill Road east of Palo Verde Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
Near San Fernando Mission Boulevard, 0.3 miles east of Sepulveda Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
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
Panel 1:
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.
Panel 2:
Point Fermin Lighthouse, . . . — — Map (db m51006) HM
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
Near Ocean Avenue near Alta Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Arroyo Drive south of Hermosa Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Whittier Boulevard north of Mar Vista, on the right when traveling north.
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
On 5th Avenue at A Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
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
Near Rio Road at Lausen Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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
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
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
On West Street near Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Santa Ana Canyon Road at Imperial Highway, on the right when traveling west on Santa Ana Canyon Road.
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
Near Beach Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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
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 m76718) HM
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 helped . . . — — Map (db m194700) 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
On Lincoln Way at Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way.
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
On Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Ramona Bowl Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Main Street at Heald Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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
Near Gene Autry Trail (California Route 111) 1 mile south of Vista Chino, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Arlington Avenue at Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Arlington Avenue.
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 trees. — — Map (db m82144) HM
On Second Street at Mariposa Street on Second Street.
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
On Cal Aero Drive, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Mission Road, 0.4 miles east of Mountain View Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
"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
On Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) at Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66), in the median on Euclid Avenue.
(South Face)
N.S.D.A.R. Memorial
to the
Pioneer Mothers
of the
Covered Wagon Days.
(East Face)
This trail, trod by the Padres in Spanish Days,
became, under Mexican rule, the road connecting
Los Angeles, later the American Post Road.
. . . — — Map (db m149065) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m116835) HM
Near North El Camino Real north of Mission Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
[Upper Marker]
Dedicated to
Juan Bandini
1800 – 1859
Patriot and Friend of the United States
[Lower Marker]
This structure has been
recorded by the
Historic American
Buildings Survey
of the United . . . — — Map (db m143529) HM
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
Near Washington Street near Walter U Lum Place, on the right when traveling east.
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
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
Near California Route 88, 1.2 miles north of Comstock Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Hillcrest Boulevard at San Andreas Valley Road, on the right when traveling west on Hillcrest Boulevard.
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
On Cañada Road, 0.2 miles south of Edgewood Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
Near Anacapa Street at Figueroa Street. Reported missing.
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
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
On Santa Barbara Street north of East De La Guerra Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Pacheco Pass Highway (State Highway 152) 1.8 miles east of State Highway 101, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Old Santa Cruz Highway just north of Mountain Charlie Road.
“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
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
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
Near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
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
Near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
Near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
The shaker-concentrator, also known as a shaker table, was used in gravity beneficiation (the concentration of ore) for sorting fine-grained materials, such as heavy cinnabar, from ordinary rock and dust particles. The beneficiation process was . . . — — Map (db m49860) HM
Near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south.
The skip loader was used to carry cinnabar ore to the surface from deep in the mines. A motor-driven hoist pulled the skip loader up tracks until it reached the surface, where two sets of tracks, one inside pair and one outside pair, were reached. . . . — — Map (db m52820) HM
Near Cabrillo Highway, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot, October 20-23, 1769, Don Gaspar de Portolá and his land expedition, seeking Monterey Bay, camped for three days to rest those sick. Because of their rapid recovery, Father Crespi named the valley Cañada de la Salud.
On December . . . — — Map (db m62418) HM
On Lower Little Shasta Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of the
Pioneers of Little Shasta Valley
who raised this House to the Glory of God.
On March 5, 1876
The Little Shasta Congregational Church
was formed. It was in 1877
that the first subscriptions were
taken for . . . — — Map (db m112622) HM
Near Imhoff Road south of Azuar Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Plaque One:
Daughter of Francis Scott Key 1779-1843
A United States Bicentennial Commemoration
Placed by Sequoia Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Plaque Two:
War of 1812
US
Real . . . — — Map (db m217774) HM
Two plaques have been placed at this memorial.
In This Cemetery is Buried
Capt. William Smith
Born in Virginia, November 14, 1768
Died in Sonoma, May 5 1846
Who served in the Virginia Navy during the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m102559) HM WM
On Sonora Road at Dent Street, on the left when traveling west on Sonora Road.
Knight's Ferry was founded by Captain William Knight, a member of Fremont's expedition of 1844. This town was a center of great mining activity and was a distributing point for the mother lode country.
In 1854 the first sawmill and flour . . . — — Map (db m42195) HM
On 14th Street at I Street, on the left when traveling south on 14th Street.
Marker One:
The McHenry Museum
Constructed 1911
Dedicated as a Historic Building
For the U.S.A. Bicentennial
By the Major Hugh Moss Chapter
NSDAR
June 29, 1975
Marker Two:
City of Modesto
Landmark Preservation Site . . . — — Map (db m224853) HM
On Fremont Drive, 0.1 miles south of Hermosa Street, on the left when traveling south.
This tablet marks the trail taken by Gen. John Charles Fremont on his famous march over the Rocky Mountains through California. — — Map (db m168346) HM
On Main Street at Figueroa Street Mall, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
State of California Historical Landmark No. 310.
California State Society,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
Mitz-Khan-A-Khan Chapter,
Ventura, California,
March 31, 2018.
Elevated by Pope Francis to a Minor Basilica,
June 9, . . . — — Map (db m236314) HM
On State Highway 159, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 160, on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
This memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado
———
Fort Garland
United States military outpost
to protect settlers from
hostile Indians. Named for
Brig. Gen. John Garland . . . — — Map (db m22731) HM
On Pikes Peak Avenue at South Cascade Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Pikes Peak Avenue.
The First Stake of the Fountain Colony was driven here
July 31 1871
Rededicated
NSDAR
Zebulon Pike Chapter
Kinnikinnik Chapter
August 1, 1983
D.A.R.
July 1, 1895 — — Map (db m202572) HM
This tablet is the
property of the State of Colorado
_____
Due south 610 feet is the
Old Stone Fort
built at the pioneer home of
David McShane. Constructed as a
defense against Arapaho and . . . — — Map (db m104869) HM
Near South 6th Street south of Royal Gorge Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado
Built in 1860 by Anson and Harriet Rudd, the cabin is one of the few original log cabin homes still standing in Colorado. First local building with a wooden floor, this . . . — — Map (db m232229) HM
On Tunnel Drive, 0.6 miles west of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
To commemorate
the fact that
Zebulon Pike
built a block house
on the west bank of
Sand Creek near
the Arkansas River
and spent the winter
of 1806-07 there — — Map (db m232221) HM
On Tomichi Avenue (U.S. 50) at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on Tomichi Avenue.
This sign was place[d] on Monarch Pass
in 1916 by the DAR to commemorate
the Gunnison Country's abundance
of rainbow trout in the Gunnison River.
————————————— . . . — — Map (db m158558) HM
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