Governor José Joaquín de Arrillaga—Burial Site - Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Historic District - Soledad, CA
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N 36° 24.290 W 121° 21.319
10S E 647476 N 4030108
This is one of a few graves at the Soledad Mission, but possible the most famous person buried here.
Waymark Code: WMQPJQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2016
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The plaque says, "Known affectionately as "papa" by his soldiers, companions and friends, he served twice as governor of California under spanish rule. Upon his Death in 1814 he was, at his request, garbed in the Franciscan Habit and buried in the Mission Church."
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
Soldad, CA
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
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