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

Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site

1857 - 1940

Site of the Kate O. Sessions Nursery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 18, 2010

1. Site of the Kate O. Sessions Nursery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This plaque commemorates the life and influence of a woman who envisioned San Diego beautiful. On this site she operated a nursery and gained world renown as a horticulturist. She was the first woman to receive the International Meyer Medal in genetics.

Erected 1961 by California State Parks Commission in cooperation with the Pacific Beach Woman's Club. (Marker Number 764.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Women. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 32° 48.325′ N, 117° 13.377′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Garnet Avenue and Pico Street, on the right when traveling west on Garnet Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Ballad of P.B. (approx. 2.1 miles away); Surfer's Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ace Roller Coaster Landmark

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Mission Beach Roller Coaster (approx. 2.9 miles away); Derby Dike (approx. 3½ miles away); La Playa Trail (approx. 3½ miles away); Serra Palm (approx. 3½ miles away); Fray Junipero Serra (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 18, 2010

2. Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site Marker

Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 18, 2010

3. Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 18, 2010

4. Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.