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The '''''Villa de Branciforte''''' was established in 1797, one of three Spanish civilian ''pueblos'' in what is now the US state of California. The word ''villa'' in the name indicates that it was designated as a settlement for retired soldiers (''invalidos''). However, the first group of colonists were men from Guadalajara who chose to emigrate rather than serve jail terms for various minor offences. Six ''invalidos'' arrived a year later. | The '''''Villa de Branciforte''''' was established in 1797, one of three Spanish civilian ''pueblos'' in what is now the US state of California. The word ''villa'' in the name indicates that it was designated as a settlement for retired soldiers (''invalidos''). However, the first group of colonists were men from Guadalajara who chose to emigrate rather than serve jail terms for various minor offences. Six ''invalidos'' arrived a year later. | ||
* [[Rowland, Leon|Leon Rowland]], ''[[Santa Cruz: The Early Years (1980 book)|Santa Cruz: The Early Years]]'' (1980), p.34-36. | * [[Rowland, Leon|Leon Rowland]], ''[[Santa Cruz: The Early Years (1980 book)|Santa Cruz: The Early Years]]'' (1980), p.34-36. | ||
Most of the former ''Villa'' area was annexed into the City of Santa Cruz in 1905. | |||
[[Category:Places in Sidewalk Companion]] | [[Category:Places in Sidewalk Companion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:44, 21 December 2025
The Villa de Branciforte was established in 1797, one of three Spanish civilian pueblos in what is now the US state of California. The word villa in the name indicates that it was designated as a settlement for retired soldiers (invalidos). However, the first group of colonists were men from Guadalajara who chose to emigrate rather than serve jail terms for various minor offences. Six invalidos arrived a year later.
- Leon Rowland, Santa Cruz: The Early Years (1980), p.34-36.
Most of the former Villa area was annexed into the City of Santa Cruz in 1905.