Tuesday, November 01, 2011

California Historical Landmark #636

Royal Spanish Presidio
California State Historical Landmark #636

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This landmark is located in the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, northwest corner of Santa Barbara and Canyon Perdido Streets, Santa Barbara , California. There are 16 other California State Historical Landmarks in San Barbara County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 34° 25.351 W 119° 41.918.

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California Historical Landmark #636

This presidio was established April 19-21, 1782 by Governor Felipe de Neve, Padre Junípero Serra, and Lieutenant José Francisco Ortega, under orders of King Carlos III to provide the benefits of government for the inhabitants of the Santa Barbara Channel region of California.

California Historical Landmark #636

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