LA CRISTIANITA (Destroyed)
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geobwong2k
N 33° 25.627 W 117° 36.528
11S E 443403 N 3698804
California Registered Historical Landmark noting the First Christian Baptism in Alta California.
Waymark Code: WM2B1V
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2007
Views: 66
This Plaque signifies the First Christian Baptism in Alta California. This plaque is found in the San Clemented Civic Center. The actual site is two miles away in Camp Pendleton. This plaque has been destoryed and a new marker has been placed at the Casa Romantica.
The plaque reads:
LA CRISTIANITA
Two miles inland from this point in Los Cristianitos Valley, the first Christian Baptism in Alta, California was performed by Padre Francisco Gomez, a member of the Potola Expedition in 1769.
Marker Number: 562.00
Marker Name: LA CRISTIANITA
County: San Diego
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/22/1957
Location:
San Clemente Civic Center
100 Avenida Presidio
San Clemente
Website: Not listed
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