California, Monterey County, Monterey
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Captain Don Gaspar de Portola
Of the army of King Carlos III of Spain. First governor of California, 1768-1770. With Father Junipero Serra founded Monterey on June 3, 1770.
Donated by H. M. King Juan Carlos of Spain to the City of Monterey on the Bicentennial of the United States of America.
Fausto Blazquez – Sculptor,
Rededicated by
H. M. King Juan Carlos I of Spain
October 3, 1987
(Exploration) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Captain Don Gaspar de Portola
Of the army of King Carlos III of Spain. First governor of California, 1768-1770. With Father Junipero Serra founded Monterey on June 3, 1770.Donated by H. M. King Juan Carlos of Spain to the City of Monterey on the Bicentennial of the United States of America.
Fausto Blazquez – Sculptor,
Rededicated by
H. M. King Juan Carlos I of Spain
October 3, 1987
(Exploration) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.