This presidio was established under orders of King Carlos III, April 19-21, 1782, by Governor Felipe De Neve, Padre Junipero Serra and Lieutenant Jose Francisco Ortega, to provide the benefits of government for the inhabitants of the Santa Barbara Channel region of California.

Marker is at the intersection of East Canon Perdido Street and Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street.

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