San Pedro in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dedicated to All Mariners
These anchors used in the construction of the San Pedro Breakwater.
Weight of anchors: 4 tons each.
Donor: Los Angeles Harbor Department.
Dedicated November 24, 1957 by the San Pedro 30 Year Club.
Erected 1957 by San Pedro 30 Year Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 33° 43.766′ N, 118° 16.804′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. It is at the intersection of Miner Street and South Crescent Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Miner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1617 S Crescent Ave, San Pedro CA 90731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Muller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Timms' Point and Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Pedro Landmarks (approx. half a mile away); History of San Pedro Plaza Park (approx. half a mile away); San Pedro Post Office (approx. half a mile away); San Pedro Municipal Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Anna Lee Fisher - Astronaut (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of Bloody Thursday (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.


