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Pio Pico State Historic Park

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Pío Pico State Historic Park is the site of El Ranchito, also known as the Pío Pico Adobe or Pío Pico Mansion, the final home of Pío Pico, the last Governor of Alta California under Mexican rule and a pivotal figure in early California history. Located in Whittier, California, at 6003 Pioneer Blvd. near Whittier Blvd. and Interstate 605, it is California Historical Landmark No. 127, listed as "Casa de Governor Pío Pico". Just west of the park is the San Gabriel River. Across the river is the city that bears his name - Pico Rivera. The park consists of the adobe and about three acres of surrounding land.Starting in 1848, after the Mexican-American War, Pío Pico began acquiring the 10000acre Rancho Paso de Bartolo, and built a home in 1853. The home was damaged by the flooding of 1867, which set the San Gabriel River to its present course, and was nearly destroyed in 1882 by flooding. The structure was completely redone into its current form, adding American-style elements into the traditional Californio design. In 1892, Pio Pico was evicted from the property by Bernard Cohn, an American lawyer. When taking what he thought was a loan from Cohn in 1883, Pico, who could not read or write English, had conveyed the deed for the property, and courts ruled with Cohn. Pico died a pauper two years later at his daughter's home.

Address: 6003 Pioneer Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606, USA
Phone: (562) 695-1217
vog.ac.skrap@ocipoip
State: California
City: Whittier
Zip Code: 90606


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM


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Reviews
Really cute historical house. Lots of treasures to enjoy and learn about. A nice native plants garden out back with benches and shade to relax.
7 years ago (30-03-2018)
The place part of history. I'm glad it has been taken care of. Also a nice place for a picnic
7 years ago (24-02-2018)
Very organized and informative school trip! :-)
7 years ago (09-02-2018)
Nice museum of California history.
7 years ago (04-03-2018)
My family's historical site I will always be proud of I love you Adeline pico verdugo
8 years ago (05-05-2017)
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