Santa Barbara Presidio
Founded 1782
This tablet marks the southeasterly boundary of the Santa Barbara Presidio founded in 1782 by Gov. Felipe de Neve and Capt. Jose Francisco Ortega in command of fifty soldiers accompanied by Fray Junipero Serra who dedicated the site.
Marker is on Santa Barbara Street north of East De La Guerra Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
