Near Escondido in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Pasqual Battlefield
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007
1. San Pasqual Battlefield Park Marker
While marching to the conquest and occupation of California during the Mexican War, a detachment of 1st U.S. Dragoons, under the command of Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearny, was met on this site by native California lancers under, the command of Gen. Andres Pico. In this battle, fought on December 6, 1846, severe losses were incurred by the American forces. The native Californians withdrew after Kearny had rallied his men on the field. Gallant action on the part of both forces characterized the battle of San Pasqual, one of the significant actions during the Mexican War of 1846-1848.Erected 1962 by California State Parks Commission. (Marker Number 533.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Notable Events • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1894.
Location. 33° 5.18′ N, 116° 59.429′ W. Marker is near Escondido, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on San Pasqual
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. San Pasqual (within shouting distance of this marker); An Incident of the Mexican War (approx. half a mile away); Mule Hill (approx. 5.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away); Daley Ranch (approx. 7.8 miles away); Ramona Town Hall (approx. 7.9 miles away); Theophile Verlaque House (approx. 7.9 miles away); Verlaque House (1886) (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Escondido.
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2. San Pasqual Battlefield Park Marker
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3. An Incident of the Mexican War Monument
Located within the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. See Nearby Marker for additional information.
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4. San Pasqual Battlefield
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5. San Pasqual Battlefield Site Map
On Display at the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park.
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6. San Pasqual Battlefield Dedication Plaque
to the State of California
by Wm. G. Hershaw
Col. Ed Fletcher
E.H. Webb
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7. San Pasqual Battlefield
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8. San Pasqual Battlefield SHP Passport Stamp
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9. Battlefield of San Pasqual
Brigadier General S.W. Kearny Commanded
United States Forces
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Originally marked by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
of California
in 1924
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New plaque dedicated October 23, 1993
by
Rincon del Diablo Chapter & District XIV
CSSDAR
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10. San Pasqual Battlefield
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,692 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
