FIRST -- non-Native American to Discover Capistrano Valley - 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: WM13WG0
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."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: Not listed
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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