Don Gaspor Portola - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 56.321 W 117° 53.458
11S E 417660 N 3755714
A small historical marker, along Brea Blvd.
Waymark Code: WMPR8E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2015
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Don Gaspor Portola with 60 men camped here July 60 1769 on his first exploring march from San Diego to Monterrey. Dedicated June 2, 1932 by Grace Parlor No 242 Native Daughters of the Golden West.".
Group that erected the marker: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Brea Blvd, Brea, CA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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