Fort Mason in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Legislation
Photographed by Jo Solorzano, November 25, 2020
1. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Legislation Marker
Congressman Phillip Burton
legislation was introduced and passed by the
Congress of the United States to establish the
Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
This plaque is placed here in his
honor by the citizens who assisted
in achieving this legislation.
People for
a Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 37° 48.298′ N, 122° 25.747′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. It is on MacArthur Avenue 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street. The marker is in Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason. 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 World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phillip Burton (here, next to this marker); San Francisco Port of Embarkation (1932-1962) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Mason Historic District (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Mason Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Francisco Port of Embarkation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigantine Galilee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tubbs Cordage Building (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Fort Mason Historic District (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Other markers no longer nearby. Congressman Phillip Burton (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Fort Mason (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named San Francisco Port of Embarkation (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Establishing the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Photographed by Jo Solorzano, November 25, 2020
2. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Legislation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
