Coast Live Oak Historical Legend - Lake Forrest, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 38.809 W 117° 41.384
11S E 436041 N 3723210
This plaque is located inside Heritage Hill Historic Park, near the El Toro Grammar School.
Waymark Code: WMM7VK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2014
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The plaque says,
"1769 - Portola Expedition enters what is now Orange County.
1821 - California under Mexican Rule.
1842 - Rancho Canada de los Alisos granted to Don Jose Serrano; future site of Heritage Hill Historical Park.
1850 - California statehood.
1862 - Drought destroys local cattle industry.
1864 - First record of Don Jose Adobe.
1888 - Railroad service expands into Aliso City, now El Toro.
1889 - Orange County established.
1890 - El Toro Grammer School constructed.
1891 - St. George Episcopal Mission constructed.
1908 - Harvey Bennett Ranch House constructed.
1932 - Don Jose Serrano Adobe Undergoes extensive restoration.
1974 - Heritage Hill Park site deeded to Orange County.
1982 - Heritage Hill Historic park dedicated.
1985 - This Oak tree fell at the intersection of Trabuco Road and Serrano Creek in El Toro and is estimated to be over one hundred and fifty years old."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest, CA, United States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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