Dana Point, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 27.819 W 117° 42.396
11S E 434339 N 3702912
A state historical marker in Dana Point, Califorina.
Waymark Code: WM15RK2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2022
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The plaque says, "NO. 189 DANA POINT - Named for Richard Henry Dana, author of Two Years Before the Mast, who visited here in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below, was used by hide vessels trading with Mission San Juan Capistrano. This trade reached its peak in 1830-1840. In 1818 pirate Hipolito Bouchard, flying an Argentine flag, anchored his fleet here while raiding the mission."
Cairn Location: Walk
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