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- 1Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara Marks Its 1782 Founding●# ElPresidioRealdeSantaBárbara or the # RoyalPresidioofSantaBarbara was founded on April 21, 1782. It's the last # milit
The Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara was founded on April 21, 1782, and is remembered as the last military outpost built by the Spanish in Alta California. Today the site serves as a museum, archaeological site, state historic park, and is listed as a National Historic Place, drawing attention from travelers and history enthusiasts.