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May 20, 2024 · Joaquin Moraga, Juan Bernal 13,316 acres (5,389 ha) 276 ND Lafayette: Contra Costa: El Sobrante: 1841 Juan Alvarado: Juan Jose Castro and Victor Castro: 20,565 acres (8,322 ha) 403 ND El Sobrante: Contra Costa: Azusa de Dalton: 1841 Juan Alvarado: Luis Arenas: 4,431 acres (1,793 ha) 121 SD Azusa: Los Angeles: Azusa de Duarte: 1841 Juan Alvarado ...
5 days ago · The San Joaquin Valley gets its name from the San Joaquín River, which runs through this region. The river was named by Gabriel Moraga, the son of José Joaquín Moraga, a prominent figure in the early exploration of California. During Juan Bautista De Anza’s expedition to California, José Joaquín Moraga and his family were part of the ...
May 10, 2024 · The pueblo of San Jose, established in November 1777 by Spanish founder José Joaquin Moraga, holds the distinction of being the state’s first known settlement. Initially known as San José (with an accent mark dropped later on), the pueblo flourished as a trade and farming hub, supporting nearby military posts.
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May 10, 2024 · December 19, 1788, Arizpe, Sonora (aged 52) Juan Bautista de Anza II (born July 1736, Sonora, Mexico—died December 19, 1788, Arizpe, Sonora) was a Spanish military commander and explorer who led settlers on an overland route from the Sonoran Desert to the coast of California. Starting in 1775, Anza led a group of more than 240 settlers on a ...
May 20, 2024 · San Jose, established by Spanish founder José Joaquin Moraga in November 1777, is considered the first known civic settlement in California. Originally called San José, it served as a trade and farming hub for nearby military posts. 8. What was Los Angeles like before Hollywood?
