Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Casa de Cota

— California Historical Landmark —

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Casa de Cota Marker

Inscription.
Site of Casa de Cota.
Historical Landmark No. 75.

Erected by California State Parks. (Marker Number 75.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 32° 45.163′ N, 117° 11.79′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Twiggs Street and Congress Street on Twiggs Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Don Antonio Aguirre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Town San Diego (about 300 feet away); Father Antonio Ubach (about 300 feet away); Casa de Lopez (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of The San Diego Union (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of the San Diego Union (about 400 feet away); Casa de Pedrorena de Altamirano (about 400 feet away); Adobe Construction (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding Casa de Cota. This is California Historical Landmark No. 75, listed on December 6, 1932. The Casa

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de Cota House was built by Juan Cota or Ramon Cota at what is now Twiggs Street and Congress Street. The adobe house was removed by the United States Army to make room for an Army training camp used in World War II. The training camp was temporary and the site is now a parking lot.
A California Historical sign is at the Old Town San Diego parking lot.
-from Wikipedia

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Casa de Cota Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Casa de Cota Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on January 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.