MISSION OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, FOUNDED IN 1797.
“Although twice attacked by Indians and damaged by earthquakes in 1800, it is still moderately well preserved.”
SUPPLEMENTARY LIST
Agua Amargosa (bitter water), a place in San Benito County now known by its English translation, “Bitter Water,” and so-called from mineral springs.
Año Neuvo (new year), is the name of a prominent cape running out from the shore of Santa Cruz County, where one of the coast light-houses is situated. It received its name from the day of its discovery.
Arroyo Seco (dry creek). The Arroyo Seco, rising in the Santa Lucía Range and flowing northeasterly into the Salinas River, is probably the most remarkable example of terrace formation to be found among the streams of the state.
There are other Arroyo Secos in the state, one near Los Ángeles which is very striking in its color effects.
Blanco (white), is a town in Monterey County which may have received its name from Thomas B. Blanco, a pioneer and grantee of land in that county.