Junípero Serra - Monterey, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 36° 36.373 W 121° 53.716
10S E 598800 N 4051758
A statue of Junípero Serra overlooking Monterey Bay.
Waymark Code: WM5XF2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member sfwife
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Fray Junípero Serra (November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784) was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded the missions in Alta California.

The statue is at the site of Serra's landing in California. He landed in 1770 and established California's missions. The monument was made in 1891 by Jane Stanford.
Associated Religion(s): Catholic

Statue Location: at the presidio of Monterey

Entrance Fee: Free

Artist: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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