Old Santa Ana
California State Historic Landmark 204
11/28/95
#204 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.
Nothing remains of this site.
NW corner of Lincoln Ave and Orange Olive Rd, Orange.
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