California Historical Landmarks in San Mateo County

California Historical Landmark 47
Anza Expedition Camp
100 Block of Arroyo Court
San Mateo

California Historical Landmark #47: Anza Expedition Camp in San Mateo
  California Historical Landmark #47: Anza Expedition Camp in San Mateo
27 October 2004
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Historic Camp Site

Here on the banks of San Mateo Creek Captain J. B. de Anza camped March 29, 1776, after exploring the peninsula and selecting the sites for the Mission and Presidio of San Francisco. Here also the party of families, soldiers, and priests, on the way to found San Francisco, camped for three days, June 24-27, 1776.

Registered Landmark No. 47

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by city of San Mateo in cooperation with San Mateo County Historical Association.
Dedicated October 16, 1949

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