Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Presidio Historic Trail
A short walk to the Serra Museum and the site of California's first Spanish mission and presidio.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 12, 2021
1. The Old Presidio Historic Trail Marker
Did You Know?
On a trail close to this one, soldiers and families walked down from the Spanish presidio two centuries ago to tend their gardens and livestock. Around 1820, some families started to build houses beside their gardens and "Old Town was born. The Carrillo House may have been the first. Part of it still stands on the golf course to your left. What is a Presidio? (Learn the answer on the next sign.)
Erected by San Diego Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 32° 45.389′ N, 117° 11.705′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Mason Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on Mason Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4205 Mason St, San Diego CA 92110, 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: A different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Stockton (about 400 feet away); Services of the Mormon Battalion (about 400 feet away); The 500 Volunteer Soldiers of the Mormon Battalion
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 12, 2021
2. The Old Presidio Historic Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
