Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American Legion
Palisades Post 283
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Photographed by Craig Baker, May 6, 2024
1. American Legion Marker
Justice - Freedom - Democracy - Loyalty
In Memory
Dedicated to our departed comrades of Palisades Post 283 American Legion.
Dedicated April 4, 1959, Pacific Palisades.
Erected 1939 by Palisades Post 283 American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military.
Location. 34° 2.736′ N, 118° 31.549′ W. Memorial is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacific Palisades. It is on La Cruz Drive east of Swarthmore Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located at the Post Office, next door to the American Legion. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 15243 La Cruz Dr, Pacific Palisades CA 90272, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in California’s Transverse 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: 1930 Packard (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mort Farberow (approx. 0.2 miles away); Founders Oak Island (approx. Ό mile away); George Wolfberg Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ysidro Reyes Adobe (approx. half a mile away); History of Temescal Canyon (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named History of Temescal Canyon
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Photographed by Craig Baker, May 6, 2024
2. American Legion Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 6, 2024
3. American Legion and Markers
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 12, 2025
4. American Legion Marker - 1966
Similar plaque located on a column to the right of the American Legion door.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 12, 2025
5. American Legion Hall
During disaster recovery after the 2025 Palisades Fire.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
