Sbhs in San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948

Historic Site

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025

1. Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 Marker

Inscription. Marked as point of historical interest by the City of San Bernardino

A Joint S.B. Historical Society and Main Street Project

Erected by San Bernardino Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 34° 7.532′ N, 117° 17.657′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Sbhs. It is at the intersection of North E Street and West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on North E Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 N E St, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World’s First McDonald’s (here, next to this marker); First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California (here, next to this marker); 1992 Plaque Dedication (a few steps from this marker); Original Golden Arches (a few steps from this marker); Officer Big Mac (a few steps from this marker); Musical Railing (a few steps from this marker); Site of Original McDonald's (a few steps from this marker); Albert Okura (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 the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948 Marker

Featured marker is in the sidewalk to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.