Sausalito in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Battery Spencer
The Golden Gate
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 31, 2016
1. Battery Spencer Marker
Marker is on the left.
The abrupt face of the Marin Headlands bounds the north side of the Golden Gate Straight. For a century, the U.S. Army used this static high ground for coastal-defence-against an enemy that never came.
Today this wild expanse of pen space presents a dramatic contrast to the cityscape at the other end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Protected from private development by military domain, these headlands fit well into Golden gate National Recreational Area when the park was established in 1972.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 37° 49.767′ N, 122° 28.999′ W. Marker is in Sausalito, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Conzelman Road. Marker is located between the parking lot and restrooms. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mill Valley CA 94941, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Strengthening an Icon (approx. ¼ mile away); The Golden Gate Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bay Transformed (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lone Sailor
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 31, 2016
2. Battery Spencer Marker
Left edge of marker can be seen in the far right of image. Image is looking at Battery Spencer.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
