Guidebook
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - This is the site of the headquarters of the Spanish Rancho San José de Nuestra Senora de Altagarcia y Simi. The name derives from 'Shimiji,' the name of the Chumash village here before the Spanish. At 113,000 acres, Rancho Simi was one of the state's largest land grants. Two prominent Spanish and Mexican family names are connected with the Rancho: Santiago Pico who first received the grant, and José de la Guerra who purchased the Rancho in 1842. Two rooms of original adobe remain, part of the Strathearn home built in 1892-93.
Location
Robert P Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley
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NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - Marker
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - Adobe Dining room
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - Adobe kitchen
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - State Plaque
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - Adobe
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI - Strathearn House
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI
NO. 979 RANCHO SIMI