Aguaje del Cuate Highway 101 History - Mission Viejo, CA
Posted by: DopeyDuck
N 33° 34.747 W 117° 40.443
11S E 437447 N 3715694
This section of Cabot Road used to be a stage line, which then became El Camino Real and Highway 101.
Waymark Code: WM5M96
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2009
Views: 28
The plaque reads:
"Historical Site
Aguaje del Cuate
Historic Highway 101
An ancient spring near the railroad tracks played an important role in California's transportation history. A portion of California's Highway 101 and El Camino Real passed by the Aguaje del Cuate.
In the late 1860's the Seeley and Wright Stage Line established a horse exchange facility by the spring.
City of Mission Viejo
Heritage Committee"
Group that erected the marker: City of Mission Viejo Heritage Committee
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Cabot Road near Oso Parkway Mission Viejo, CA USA 92691
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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