Marina in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Post 694

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, December 13, 2019

1. Post 694 Marker

Inscription. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Centennial dedication December 6, 2019

Erected 2019 by Monterey Viejo Chapter 1846 of E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 1919.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 2019.

Location. 36° 41.814′ N, 121° 47.772′ W. Marker is in Marina, California, in Monterey County. It is on Legion Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 694 Legion Way, Marina CA 93933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the 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 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Coastal Attack the Army Couldn’t Stop (approx. 2.9 miles away); Stilwell Hall: A Fond Memory (approx. 2.9 miles away); Welcome to Fort Ord Dunes State Park! (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named A Coastal Attack the Army Couldn’t Stop

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Former Firing Range Becomes a State Park (approx. 2.9 miles away); Training to Defend America (approx. 2.9 miles away); Juan B. Castro (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Castroville Japanese Schoolhouse (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marina.

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, December 13, 2019

2. Post 694 Marker

American Legion Post 694 Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez

3. American Legion Post 694 Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 3. submitted on December 15, 2019. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.