Jul 21, 2022
The Hornitas post office opened in 1856, and changed its name to Hornitos in 1877. The name, meaning "little ovens" in Spanish, was derived from the community's old Mexican tombstones that were built in the shape of little square bake ovens. Hornitos is registered as California Historical Landmark #333. Domingo Ghirardelli had a general store here between 1856 and 1859 where he perfected his chocolate recipes. The remains of the store can still be seen in town. #hornitas #hornitoscalifornia #ghirardellichocolate #joaquinmurrieta #roughandrowdyways (at Hornitos, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgSIy3ipmqhXrsC1XcxTnOWVAnI1FXQMSlPRcQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
