San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Mormon Battalion at San Diego
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
1. The Mormon Battalion at San Diego Marker
On arriving at San Diego on January 29, 1847, soldiers of the Mormon Battalion occupied Fort Stockton on this site. They promptly began to improve this community, digging the first wells, creating the first pumps to draw water, building the first kiln in California, and used the brick to surface sidewalks, face wells, and buildings. They taught irrigation and built the first blacksmith shop and bakery. When orders came for them to leave, the citizens drew up a petition signed by every adult resident requesting the Governor to use his influence to keep the Battalion in San Diego. Fairness and hard work earned the men of the Mormon Battalion the admiration and respect of all with whom they had contact.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1896.
Location. 32° 45.432′ N, 117° 11.648′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker can be reached from Presidio Drive. Marker is located at the top of the hill west of Presidio Drive in Presidio
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Services of the Mormon Battalion (here, next to this marker); The 500 Volunteer Soldiers of the Mormon Battalion (here, next to this marker); Mormon Battalion (here, next to this marker); Women of the Mormon Battalion (a few steps from this marker); The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Old Presidio Historic Trail (about 700 feet away); Sylvester Pattie (about 700 feet away); Casa de Carrillo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . The Mormon Battalion. (Submitted on December 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
2. The Mormon Battalion at San Diego Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015
3. The Mormon Battalion at San Diego Marker
The Mormon Battalion at San Diego Marker is just below the statue, at center of photo.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 18, 2006
4. The Mormon Battalion Monument
Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 1, 2002
5. Mormon Battalion Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,047 times since then and 195 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
