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Historic Camp Site

San Mateo, California
· Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition
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On the banks of San Mateo Creek, Captain J. B. de Anza camped on March 29, 1776, after exploring the peninsula and selecting the sites for the Mission and Presidio of San Francisco. Here also the party of families, soldiers, and priests, on the way to establish San Francisco, camped for three days, June 24-27, 1776.
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