Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
President Reagan Meets Queen Elizabeth II
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019
1. President Reagan Meets Queen Elizabeth II Marker
In commemoration of the historic meeting in Santa Barbara of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and His Royal Highness the Prince, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with the President of the United States, Ronald W. Reagan on March 1, 1983Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1983.
Location. 34° 25.471′ N, 119° 42.175′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Figueroa Street and Anacapa Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Ruling Sovereign of Europe to Visit America (here, next to this marker); Jose Francisco De Ortega (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Barbara County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Santa Barbara County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tympanum (within shouting distance of this marker); Myron Hunt (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Janssens-Orella Adobe House Site
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Also see . . . Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Rancho del Cielo on March 1, 1983. (YouTube, 1.5min.). (Submitted on June 23, 2019.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019
2. President Reagan Meets Queen Elizabeth II Marker - wide view
This marker is the rightmost of the 3 tiled markers that are attached to the southwest corner of the courthouse. Because of the nearby trees, they may be difficult to see from any distance.
White House Photographic Office (courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration), March 1, 1983
3. The Reagans Greet Queen Elizabeth at Rancho Cielo (Santa Barbara)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
