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

The Magee House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 27, 2016

1. The Magee House Marker

Inscription. Samuel Church Smith, one of the original founders of Carlsbad, built this house in 1887. Sold to Alexander Shipley in 1896, it remained his family home until 1974 when it was bequeathed to the City by his daughter Florence Shipley Magee.

Erected by The Carlsbad Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 9.646′ N, 117° 21.254′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It is on Beech Street near Carlsbad Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 258 Beech Street, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Twin Inns Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Relocating the Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Twin Inns Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); North County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carlsbad's First Firehouse (about 400 feet away); St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church

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(about 600 feet away); Capt. John A. Frazier (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.

Regarding The Magee House. The Magee House is the home of the Carlsbad Historical Society.

The Magee House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 27, 2016

2. The Magee House and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.