San Mateo in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Central Park Veterans Memorial – World War I
By San Mateo Post No.82
American Legion
In Honor of those who served in
World War I
1917 – 1919
Erected by American Legion Post No.82. (Marker Number 1923.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1887.
Location. 37° 33.657′ N, 122° 19.339′ W. Marker is in San Mateo, California, in San Mateo County. Marker can be reached from South El Camino Real (State Highway 82). Marker is located at Central Park which is bordered by El Camino Real, East 5th Avenue, Laurel Avenue and 9th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3050 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo CA 94401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central Park Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Central Park Veterans Memorial - Screaming Eagles Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Central Park Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Park Veterans Memorial – Japanese American Combat Team (about 300 feet away); Central Park and The Kohl Pumphouse (about 400 feet away); First Business Structure (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Camp Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Morse’s Corners (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Mateo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.