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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM760_san-diego-presidio-site_San-Diego-CA.html
Soldiers, sailors, Indians, and Franciscan missionaries from New Spain occupied the land at Presidio Hill on May 17, 1769 as a military outpost. Two months later, Fr. Jun?pero Serra established the first San Diego Mission on Presidio Hill. Officia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM75U_casa-de-lopez_San-Diego-CA.html
Built by Juan Francisco Lopez, one of San Diego's early Spanish settlers, the Casa Larga, or Long House, was among the first substantial houses built in the Pueblo of San Diego about 1835. In 1846 it was the home of Juan Matias Moreno, secretary t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM75L_la-purisima-mission-state-historic-park_Lompoc-CA.html
Across this bridge lies California's eleventh mission and a glimpse of life during the 1820's. The Civilian Conservation Corps restored the buildings and grounds between 1934 - 1941. We hope you enjoy your visit to the past.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM75J_la-purisima-mission-1-mile_Lompoc-CA.html
Established, December 8, 1787, by Father Laseun. Damaged by earthquake, 1812; removed from control of Franciscans, abandoned 1834. State and National Park Service restoring major and many small structures, and water system. Only example in Califor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM75D_hotel-del-coronado_Coronado-CA.html
This Victorian hotel, built in 1887, is one of America's largest wooden buildings. Few seaside resort hotels of this significant architectural style remain in America. The hotel has hosted several presidents and other national figures.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM751_peter-lebec_Lebec-CA.html
Although little is known about Peter Lebec, it is believed that he was killed by a grizzly bear, and buried under this tree. His epitaph was originally carved into the tree.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74Y_rocklin_Rocklin-CA.html
Central Pacific reached Rocklin, 22 miles from its Sacramento Terminus, in May, 1864, when the railroad established a major locomotive terminal here. Trains moving over the Sierra were generally cut in two sections at this point, in order to ascen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74V_charles-russell-johnson_Fort-Bragg-CA.html
This section of the largest Redwood Tree known to have grown in Mendocino County is dedicated this day, September 6, 1943 by the citizens of the City of Fort Bragg to the memory ofCharles Russell Johnsonwho founded their city Aug. 5, 1889
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74Q_roseville_Roseville-CA.html
Central Pacific graders reached Junction, now Roseville, on November 23, 1863, crossing the line of the California Central, which began building northward from Folsom in May 1858. That line was abandoned in 1868. CP's track reached Junction April …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM746_methodist-episcopal-church_Placerville-CA.html
Erected in 1851, Oldest church building in El Dorado County. It originally stood on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street. The Ponderosa Pine beams are hand hewn. First church bell was purchased from the sailing ship "Staffordshire." Restored…