Main Post in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
North West Corner of Original Presidio
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007
1. North West Corner of Original Presidio Marker
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 (DAR) 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast 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
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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); Site of General Pershings Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Establishment of the Presidio of San Francisco (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ammunition Magazine (about 300 feet away); Old Stone Powder Magazine (about 300 feet away); Oldest Adobe Building in San Francisco (about 300 feet away); Old Post Chapel (about 400 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.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007
2. North West Corner of Original Presidio Marker
Signage in front of marker is Station #4 of the Presidio Walking Tour which highlights the flag pole.
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 1,626 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
