Historical Marker
De La Osa Adobe
Historical marker location:
16756 Moorpark Street, Encino, California
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Moorpark Street and La Maida Street, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1950
Los Encinos State Historical Monument.
The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci RodrÃguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.