New street signs in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano now reflect the historic site, helping visitors find it.
“Old Mission Road” now reads the street signs on the portion of the Ortega Highway between Del Obispo Street and the Camino Capistrano.
Mechelle Lawrence Adams, right, executive director of Mission San Juan Capistrano, speaks to community members gathered in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano in celebration of the renaming of a portion of Ortega Highway to Old Mission Road on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The renamed stretch of road is between the Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Small wooden ornaments sit in a basket during ceremonies to rename a portion of the Ortega Highway to Old Mission Road on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano. The renamed stretch of road is between the Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The new Old Mission Road sign hangs at the intersection of the Camino Capistrano in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano in downtown San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The renamed stretch of road, formerly Ortega Highway, is between Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Highway 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Parishioners listen to speeches as they gather in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 to celebrate the renaming of a portion of Ortega Highway as Old Mission Road. The renamed stretch of road is between the Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Small cupcakes for guests sit on a table during the morning celebration of renaming a portion of Ortega Highway Old Mission Road Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano. The renamed stretch of road is between the Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Community members gather in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano just prior to the start of ceremonies to rename a portion of Ortega Highway Old Mission Road in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The renamed stretch of road lies between Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vicky Carabini of the Mission Preservation Foundation in San Juan Capistrano proudly holds the renamed street sign after celebrating the renaming of a portion of Ortega Highway as Old Mission Road on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano. The renamed stretch of road is between the Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Streets just west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Parishioners gather in front of Mission San Juan Capistrano for a group photo after celebrating the renaming of a portion of Ortega Highway as Old Mission Road in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The renamed stretch of road is between Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Street west of Interstate 5. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
San Juan Capistrano Mayor Derek Reeve pitched the idea of the name change earlier this year, noting at a January meeting that many visitors come to town looking for the mission and it might be helpful to find one Having a street name indicative of the location.
Several names were considered, but city guides ultimately settled on Old Mission Road, suggested by Mission Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams.
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/10/13/old-mission-road-replaces-portion-of-ortega-highway-at-mission-san-juan-capistrano/ The “Old Mission Road” replaces part of the Ortega Highway at Mission San Juan Capistrano – Orange County Register
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