Monterey County, California
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Monterey County was one of the original 18 counties considered for creation January 4, 1850 during California's first constitutional convention, held in Monterey.

The state Legislature, after adding an additional 9 counties, officially created Monterey County February 18, 1850. See 1850 County Map for the original county boundaries (Monterey is shown as #28).

In 1874, part of Monterey County was taken to form San Benito County. Otherwise its boundaries have remained the same.


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Photo of Historical Landmark ROYAL PRESIDIO CHAPEL OF SAN CARLOS BORROMEO

Monterey County Historical Landmark

NO. 105 ROYAL PRESIDIO CHAPEL OF SAN CARLOS BORROMEO - Established as a mission by Father Serra, June 3, 1770, this became the royal Presidio Chapel when the mission was moved to Carmel. The chapel was rebuilt with stone in 1791 and became the parish church in 1835.

Location: 550 Church Street near Figueroa, Monterey


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