Main Post in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
North West Corner of Original Presidio
Erected 1928 by The California Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1864.
Location. 37° 47.903′ N, 122° 27.522′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Main Post. Marker is on Graham Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at Pershing Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Outpost of an Empire (a few steps from this marker); Pershing Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Ammunition Magazine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Chapel (about 400 feet away); Montgomery Street Barracks (about 500 feet away); At Home in the Nineteenth Century Army (about 600 feet away); Bachelor Officers' Quarters: Pershing Hall (about 600 feet away); Sixth Army Headquarters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. Also see: Presidio San Francisco marker for additional information.
Also see . . .
1. Military Museum of California: Presidio of San Francisco. (Submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Pershing Square. (Submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.