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| Landmark #204 | Orange County | Visited: October 21, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque by the tracks! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Portolá camped on the bank of Santa Ana River in 1769, and José Antonio Yorba, a member of the expedition, later returned to Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. El Camino Real crossed the river in this vicinity. The place was designated Santa Ana by travelers and known by that name until the present town of Santa Ana was founded.
OTHER TIDBITS: The city of Santa Ana was the creation of William Spurgeon, who bought 74 acres of land from Don Bernardo Yorba’s old rancho on October 10, 1869! He opened the first store, became the first postmaster, served as first mayor, and supplied both road and water access to the fledgling town until 1915! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: NW corner of Lincoln Ave and Orange Olive Rd Orange, CA 92865 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~31mi (50km) — 0.6hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |