Sergeant Jose Francisco Ortega - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 30.036 W 117° 39.582
11S E 438723 N 3706980
A historical marker on a McDonald's in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Waymark Code: WM13WFZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2021
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The plaque says, "Sergeant Jose Francisco Ortega was the chief Scout for the Gaspar de Portola exploratory expedition in 1769. While exploring a route for Portola on their way to Monterey Bay, he was the first non-Native American to discover Capistrano Valley. Nearby State Highway 74 was named in his honor.
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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