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Dana Point City Historical Markers

Map of California State Historical Marker Locations in the City of Dana Point
 

Dana Point City Historical Markers

189 Historical Marker

Dana Point, Named for Richard Henry Dana, author of Two Years Before the Mast, who visited here in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below, was used by hide vessels trading with Mission San Juan CapistraThis trade reached its peak in 1830-1840. In 1818 pirate Hipolito Bouchard, flying an Argentine flag, anchored his fleet here while raiding the mission. , CA, USA


Dana Point General Interest
Dana Point City Historical Marker
Named for Richard Henry Dana, author of Two Years Before the Mast, who visited here in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below, was used by hide... [click for more]