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

Inscription. 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. It is on San Pasqual Valley Road (California Route 78 at milepost 25.1), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located to the west of San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Escondido CA 92027, 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 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.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

2. San Pasqual Battlefield Park Marker

San Pasqual Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

3. San Pasqual Battlefield

San Pasqual Battlefield Site Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

4. San Pasqual Battlefield Site Map

On Display at the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park.

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

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5. Dedication Plaque

This battleground donated to the State of California by Wm. G. Hershaw, Col. Ed Fletcher, E.H. Webb.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

6. San Pasqual Battlefield

Battlefield of San Pasqual image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

7. Battlefield of San Pasqual

December 6, 1846
Brigadier General S.W. Kearny Commanded
United States Forces Originally marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution of California in 1924.
New plaque dedicated October 23, 1993 by Rincon del Diablo Chapter & District XIV CSSDAR

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 4, 2007

8. Battlefield of San Pasqual

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,523 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.