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Fages-Zalvidea Crossing

On State Hwy 166 (P.M. 19.0), 5.5 mi W of Mettler , Mettler, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 3' 32.7024", -119° 3' 45.5472"
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In 1772, Don Pedro Fages, first recorded non-Indian to visit the southern San Joaquin Valley, crossed this spot on his way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Near this point crossed Father José María de Zalvidea in 1806, while accompanying the Ruiz expedition in search of mission sites.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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