San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A San Diego Milestone
The bay was too shallow for ships to come close in, so passengers were taken to shore by rowboat to the water's edge and then carried to dry land on the backs of sailors or Indians. Then they were taken by wagon to town...a few miles north to Old Town. In 1867, Alonzo E. Horton first came to San Diego and was immediately convinced that "the town should be down by the wharf."
Erected by San Diego Walk of Fame / Horton Walk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1542.
Location. 32° 42.891′ N, 117° 9.736′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Broadway Circle and Horton Plaza, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Balboa Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); US Grant Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911 (about 500 feet away); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (about 700 feet away); Mercantile Building, 1894 (about 700 feet away); Keating Building, 1890 (about 800 feet away); Marston Block, 1881 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriage Works, 1890 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.