Historical Marker
Franciscan Plaza
Historical marker location:
26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, California
( Marker is on Verdugo Street east of Camino Capistrano, on the right when traveling north.)
City of San Juan Capistrano Historic Depiction Program.
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.