Historical Landmark

Description:
Near this spring, the first Christian baptism in Alta California was performed by Padre Francisco Gómez, a member of the Portolá Expedition, in 1769.

Registration Date: 12/31/1956

Location:
City: San Clemente
County: San Diego

Directions:
Site and plaque in Camp Pendleton, Los Cristianitos Canyon, on Cristianitos Rd, 0.4 mi N. of intersection of San Mateo Rd, 3 mi E of I-5 at San Clemente, plaque in Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente

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