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Agoston Haraszthy

First Sheriff of San Diego

 
 
Agoston Haraszthy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 29, 2022
1. Agoston Haraszthy Marker
Inscription.
First Sheriff of San Diego, Agoston Haraszthy, 1812-1869. Hungary's son. California's pioneer.

Sonoma Tokaj
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
 
Location. 32° 43.738′ N, 117° 9.123′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Palisades. It is on Pan American Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92101, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L/CPL Kenneth J. Haywood U.S.M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great (within shouting distance of this marker); Spreckels Organ and Pavilion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Balboa Park Club (about 400 feet away); The History of the Japanese Friendship Garden (about 800 feet away); Alcazar Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); House of Charm (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Discovery of California (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
 
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Agoston Haraszthy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 29, 2022
2. Agoston Haraszthy Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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