North Park in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

St. Augustine and His Heritage

A Pathway into the Future

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St. Augustine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

1. St. Augustine Marker

Inscription.
354 · Augustine is born in North Africa
387 · Augustine becomes a Christian
395 · Augustine is ordained a Bishop
430 · Augustine dies in Hippo
1244 · The Order of St. Augustine is formally established
1255 · The Order expands throughout Europe
1526 · First Augustinians arrive in Mexico
1542 · Augustinians arrive in the Philippines
1796 · First Augustinian community established in the United States
1842 · Villanova University established
1886 · Augustinians assume a parish in Echuca, Australia
1922 · St. Augustine High School founded in San Diego
1924 · Villanova Preparatory School established in Ojai, California
1940 · Augustinians begin missions in Nigeria
1952 · Augustinians return to Japan
1969 · Province of St. Augustine in the West is established
1992 · Augustinian House of Studies opens in Inchon, Korea

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 354 CE.

Location. 32° 44.042′ N, 117° 7.422′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in North Park. It is on Nutmeg Street near 33rd Street. Located in St. Augustine High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3304 Nutmeg St, San Diego CA 92104, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: PSA Flight 182 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Toliver and his Airship (approx. 1.2 miles away); Balboa Park Carousel (approx. 1.4 miles away); 1915-16 Isthmus (Fun Zone) (approx. 1.4 miles away); Zoro Gardens Nudist Colony (approx. 1.4 miles away); Elmer C. Otto (approx. 1.4 miles away); Casa de Balboa (approx. 1.4 miles away); Casa del Prado (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding St. Augustine and His Heritage. The Order of Saint Augustine is a religious order of the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1244 by bringing together several groups in the Tuscany region who were following the Rule of Saint Augustine, written by Augustine of Hippo in the fifth century. They are also commonly known as the Augustinians.
St. Augustine High School in San Diego is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school for young men from ninth through twelfth grades.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

2. St. Augustine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.