Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coronado Ferryboat Terminal
Erected 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 32° 41.923′ N, 117° 10.333′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 1st Street on Orange Avenue. Marker is located at Coronado Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centennial Park (a few steps from this marker); First Firehouse Site - 1892 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 400 feet away); Carrothers Court (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Stockdale Tribute (approx. 0.6 miles away); San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sacred Heart Church - 1920 (approx. 0.7 miles away); James B. Stockdale (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.
Regarding Coronado Ferryboat Terminal. Donated by Richard White Goodenough
A smaller marker near the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal marker reads: "Honoring all personnel San Diego & Coronado Ferry Company; Jesse L. Haugh Family Principal Owners; 1948 - 2 August 1969"
Additional commentary.
1. List of Ferry Boat Captains
Our family history notes Captain Horace Arnold was a pilot of the ferry sometime after WWII. I lost track of my grandfather's history and am trying to corroborate this. Is there a list of those who were Coronado Ferry Boat pilots?
— Submitted May 3, 2022, by Steven Arnold of Littleton, Colorado.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.