Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Playa Trail
Jedediah Strong Smith
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
1. La Playa Trail Marker
Here completed the first trail from
The Atlantic to the Pacific, Jan. 1827
Erected 1945 by San Diego Chapter – D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1827.
Location. 32° 45.57′ N, 117° 11.772′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Presidio Drive and Taylor Street, on the left when traveling south on Presidio Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92103, 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: Derby Dike (here, next to this marker); Serra Palm (here, next to this marker); Fray Junipero Serra (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sylvester Pattie (about 500 feet away); San Diego Presidio Site (about 600 feet away); Junipero Serra Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); George White Marston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site with Many Cultures (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. La Playa Trail. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. La Playa Trail History. La Playa Trail Association website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Jedidiah Smith. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. Jedediah Smith. The California Outdoors Hall of Fame website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. La Playa Trail
Photographed by Keri Belisle, January 16, 2023
2. La Playa Trail Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
3. La Playa Trail Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
4. Close-up of Artwork on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,700 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Keri Belisle of San Diego, California. 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
