Sbhs in San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Original McDonald's
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025
1. Site of Original McDonald's Marker
Site of Original McDonalds
Richard & Maurice McDonald
Founders of McDonald's
Historic RT 66 Business District
Erected by California State Historical Society of Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.
Location. 34° 7.526′ N, 117° 17.661′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Sbhs. It is on North E Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 N E Street, San Bernardino CA 92405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. 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: Albert Okura (here, next to this marker); 1992 Plaque Dedication (here, next to this marker); History of San Bernardino (here, next to this marker); Original Golden Arches (a few steps from this marker); Officer Big Mac (a few steps from this marker); Original McDonald's Flooring (a few steps from this marker); POW MIA Memorial Flag Pole (a few steps from this marker); Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Bernardino.
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025
2. Site of Original McDonald's Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
