Footsteps and Hoofprints - Lake Forest, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 38.815 W 117° 41.361
11S E 436077 N 3723220
One of several markers at Heritage Park in Lake Forest, California.
Waymark Code: WM14884
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2021
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The plaque says, "By the time Spain began exploring this region, the Acjachemen and Tongva had live on the land for thousands of years. In 1542, on behalf of the Spanish Empire, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed past their coastal villages in search of fabled riches and water passage. In 1602, Sebastian Vizcaino launched a second expedition to map California's coastline. Yet despite these journeys and Spain's claim to this land, the region has yet to be colonized by Europeans.
A land expedition lead by Captain Gaspar de Portola and Franciscan Father Junipero Serra in 1769 would change this. Their journey led to the establishment of presidios, missions, and pueblos, stretching from San Diego to Sonoma. Spain placed a foot hold on Alta California, controlling it politically and leaving a heavy footprint on both the land and people. Grazing practices and non-living seeds transformed California's native grasslands. Labor practices transformed California's native people."
Group that erected the marker: OC Parks
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Lake Forest, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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