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| Landmark #113 | Ventura County | Visited: March 20, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | This tall, wooden cross is a replica of the first cross planted here by Junípero Serra in 1782! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The first cross on the hill known as “La Loma de la Cruz,” or the Hill of the Cross, was erected by Junípero Serra at the founding of the Mission San Buenaventura on March 31, 1782. This was the ninth and last mission founded by Father Serra in California.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Grant Park, at end of Ferro Dr Ventura, CA 93001 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~69mi (112km) — 1.2hrs |
| When should I go? | The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, but this is a popular park for weddings! It could easily be closed for a private event on a weekend! |
