San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

1. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker

Inscription. Originally built as the home of San Diego’s John Brown in 1850, the house was converted to a church by Don Jose Aguirre in 1858. Father Antonio D. Ubach , formally a missionary among the Indians, was parish priest here from 1866 to 1907. It is said that he was the model for “Father Caspara” in Helen Hunt Jackson’s Ramona. In 1937 the WPA rebuilt the adobe chapel close to its original site.

Erected 1988 by Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of San Diego, San Diego County Historical Days Ass’n, and Squibob Chapter E. Clampus Vitus, September 24, 1988.. (Marker Number 49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 32° 45.098′ N, 117° 11.656′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on Conde Street, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gravedigger of Old Town (within shouting distance of this marker); El Campo Santo (The Holy Field) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Ballast Point Lighthouse, San Diego (about 400 feet away); The Whaley House (about 400 feet away); Derby Dike (about 500 feet away); Lt. George H. Derby (about 500 feet away); Casa de Cota (about 800 feet away); Casa de Lopez (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No.49) Originally Registered 1932

Also see . . . Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO): Old Adobe Chapel. (Submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker and Chapel Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

2. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker and Chapel Building

Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021

3. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker

Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

4. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

5. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker

OLD ADOBE CHAPEL Built in 1850 as a private residence. Dedicated a parish church November 21, 1858 by Father John Moliner. In 1866, Father Antonio Ubach, the parish priest, was "Father Gaspara," of Helen Hunt Jackson's famous novel, "Ramona" This marker is located to the right of the marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015

6. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception

The Cross<br>Atop the Old Abobe Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2015

7. The Cross
Atop the Old Abobe Chapel

The Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 29, 2015

8. The Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception

Model in a nearby display.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

9. WPA Marker

Rebuilt by United States Works Progress Administration 1937

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015

10. Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,041 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 9. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 10. submitted on April 9, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.