11/28/1995
Landmark information
- Location:
NW corner of Lincoln Ave and Orange Olive Rd, Orange - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
11/28/1995 - Date Most Recently Visited:
11/28/1995 - GPS Coordinates:
N 33 50.192, W 117 50.778
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Old Santa Ana
Portola camped here on bank of Santa Ana River in 1769. Jose Antonio Yorba, member of expedition, later returned to Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. El Camino Real crossed river in this vicinity. Place was designated Santa Ana by travelers; and known by that name until present town of Santa Ana was founded.