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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYT8_boundary-marker-number-258_Tijuana-BC.html
Near this site the initial point of the boundary between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico was established October 10, 1849. Today, the flag of the United States of America is again raised to symbolize friendship between t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYT7_the-anza-trail_Borrego-Springs-CA.html
This route was opened by Captain Juan Bautista De Anza and Father Francisco Garces in 1774. Anza's expedition of 1775, a group of 240 soldiers and settlers being led from Sonora to found San Francisco, encamped near this place El Vado (The Ford), …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYT6_peg-leg-smith_Borrego-Springs-CA.html
Thomas L. Smith, better known as "Peg Leg" Smith, 1801-1866, was a mountain man, prospector, and spinner of tall tales. Legends regarding his lost mine have grown through the years. Countless people have searched the desert looking for its fabulou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYT5_los-puertecitos_Borrego-Springs-CA.html
Juan Bautista De Anza's expedition marched through this little pass December 19, 1775. On its way to strengthen Spanish colonization in California. Many of the 240 members of the party were recruited from Mexico to be the first residents of San Fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXZR_santa-catarina_Borrego-Springs-CA.html
This spring area was named by Captain Juan Bautista De Anza when his Overland Exploration party camped here on March 14, 1774. During the opening of the Anza Trail from Sonora into Alta California. Anza's colonizing expedition of 1775, consisting …
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