Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

St. Vincent Court

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 2, 2018

1. St. Vincent Court Marker

Inscription. This was the site of Saint Vincent's College from 1868 to 1887. The college, now Loyola University, was founded by the Vincentian Fathers in 1865 and was the first institution of higher learning in Southern California.

Erected 1957 by California State Park Commission In cooperation with County of Los Angeles and Bullocks Inc. (Marker Number 567.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 2.74′ N, 118° 15.23′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It can be reached from 7th Street east of Hill Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in St. Vincent Court, in the alley between Broadway and Hill, and 6th and 7th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 St Vincent Court, Los Angeles CA 90014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also on the American

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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: Original Terminus of Route 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Angeles Athletic Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Banks-Huntley Building (about 600 feet away); Chapman Building (about 700 feet away); Garfield Building (about 700 feet away); Oviatt Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanish–American War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pacific Mutual Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 2, 2018

2. St. Vincent Court Marker

St. Vincent Court image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 2, 2018

3. St. Vincent Court

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2013, by Drew W of Vista, California. This page has been viewed 1,045 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.