Balboa Park in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Discovery of California
by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018
1. The Discovery of California Marker
To commemorate the discovery of California by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who landed on the shores of San Diego Bay September 28, 1542.
Erected 1921 by San Diego Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1542.
Location. 32° 43.883′ N, 117° 9.154′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Balboa Park. It can be reached from El Prado, on the left when traveling west. This marker is in Balboa Park just east of the Cabrillo Bridge in the Plaza de Panama. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92101, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Charles Collier (a few steps from this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); California Quadrangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Craig Noel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Globe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alcazar Garden
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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018
2. The Discovery of California Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018
3. Ship
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 26, 2018
4. Seal of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
