Where the city's adobe stands
Three houses to start with
If you read only three entries before walking Monterey County, read these — the highest-tier landmarks in the catalog and the foundation for everything else.
CA-MC-001 · Catalog Mission San Antonio de Padua is a Spanish mission established by the Franciscan order in present-day Monterey County, California, near the present-day town of Jolon. Founded on July 14, 1771, it was the third mission…
CA-MC-002 · Catalog Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo (English: The Mission of Saint Charles Borromeo of the Carmel River), first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California.…
Monterey County's adobe character
Monterey County contains 2 adobe properties catalogued at the county level rather than against a specific city or village. All 2 entries belong to the Spanish Colonial tradition. Dated entries range from 1771 to 1797.
Entries in this catalog
- Mission San Antonio de Padua — built 1771, Spanish Colonial; museum.
- Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo — built 1797, Spanish Colonial; museum.
All 2 entries in Monterey County
Documented properties in Monterey County, listed alphabetically. Each plate carries the entry's reference number, registry status, address, and date of construction.
CA-MC-001 Catalog CA-MC-002 Catalog Nearby cities
Other adobe centers within reach of Monterey County. Each links to its own chapter of the Atlas.