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The De Anza Expedition Camp marks a historical stopover: a temporary campsite established by the Anza Expedition in 1776 near San Mateo Creek during their journey to establish the San Francisco Presidio and Mission. Captain Juan Bautista de Anza led the expedition, which included families, soldiers, and priests.
They camped near San Mateo Creek for three days in June 1776, after selecting the sites for the Presidio and Mission. A plaque marking the campsite is located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Ralston Avenue in San Mateo.
- Location: The campsite was situated on the banks of San Mateo Creek in what is now San Mateo, California.
- Purpose: The expedition was tasked with finding a suitable location for a new presidio and mission in Alta California, which led them to the San Francisco Bay area.
- Significance: The campsite marks a significant point in San Francisco’s history, as it was here that initial planning for the city’s European settlement took place.
- Commemoration: A California Historical Landmark (#48) is dedicated to this campsite.
- Route: The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail commemorates the Anza Expedition’s route and includes this campsite.
- Historical Context: The expedition occurred during Spanish colonial expansion in California. It took place less than a month before the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th of the same year. California also proclaimed statehood on September 9, 1850, just two years after the Mexican-American War.
- Markers: A plaque at the site commemorates the expedition’s stay. (see image)
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