San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The 500 Volunteer Soldiers of the Mormon Battalion
1840 - 1848
Erected 1969 by National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 2000.
Location. 32° 45.432′ N, 117° 11.648′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker can be reached from Presidio Drive. Marker is located at the top of the hill west of Presidio Drive in Presidio Park. 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. Services of the Mormon Battalion (here, next to this marker); Mormon Battalion (here, next to this marker); The Mormon Battalion at San Diego (here, next to this marker); Fort Stockton (a few steps from this marker); Women of the Mormon Battalion (a few steps from this marker); The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 700 feet away); Sylvester Pattie (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Sean C Bath of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.