Mission San Juan Bautista and Plaza
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
N 36° 50.709 W 121° 32.173
10S E 630509 N 4078694
One of California's most historic missions
Waymark Code: WMD2A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
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Founded June 24,1790, Mission San Juan Bautista, partly destroyed by the earthquakes of 1800 and 1906, was repeatedly restored. The two bells it now uses were salvaged from its original chime. The plaza on its south, surrounded by old adobes, has witnessed many historic scenes, including General Frémont's activities in 1846.

The mission and it's plaza is lousy with plaques but the official California state plaque is nowhere to be seen. The mission is strategically placed in the hills about 1/3 of the way between Monterey and San Jose.

Marker Number: 195.00

Marker Name: MISSION SAN JUAN BAUTISTA AND PLAZA

County: San Benito

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Location:
2nd and Mariposa Sts, San Juan Bautista

Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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