For Many Years... - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 29.763 W 117° 39.582
11S E 438720 N 3706475
A historical marker, mural, mosaic, and fountain in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Waymark Code: WM164TE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2022
Views: 3
The sign says, "For Many years the Mission has been the focal point of Capistrano Valley. During the 1800's the Mission was active in it's religious and agricultural endeavors; it also maintained large herds of cattle and developed an industry of hide-curing. The tallow vats and curing pits still exist today. In 1835 the Brig Pilgrim sailed into Capistrano bay to trade hides. One of the sailors on that ship was Richard Henry Dana. In his book "Two Years Before the Mast" he depicted the injustices suffered by the sailors, but also gave accounts of the hide trading."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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