Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Felipe

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 13, 2022

1. San Felipe Marker

Inscription. Here the southern trail of explorers, trappers, soldiers, and emigrants crossed ancient trade routes of Kamia, Cahuilla, Diegueno, and Luiseno Indians. On the flat southwest across the creek, Warren F. Hall built and operated the San Felipe home station of the Butterfield Mail, which operated from 1858 to 1861. Later the station was used by Banning Stages and by the military during the Civil War.

Erected 1964 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Squibob Chapter, No. 1853, E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 793.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 33° 6.127′ N, 116° 29.035′ W. Marker is in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, in San Diego County. It is on San Felipe Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julian CA 92036, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vallecito-Butterfield Stage Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Box Canyon (approx. 6½ miles

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away); Butterfield Overland Mail Route (approx. 6½ miles away); F.L. Blanc Rental (approx. 6.9 miles away); F.L. Blanc Warehouse (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hoskings Rental (approx. 7 miles away); De Luca House (approx. 7 miles away); Frary House (approx. 7 miles away).

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 18, 2008

2. San Felipe Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 13, 2022

3. San Felipe Marker

When facing the marker, you are looking southwest towards the flat across the creek.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 13, 2022

4. San Felipe Marker

The marker is on a hill overlooking the highway.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 13, 2022

5. San Felipe Marker

The marker is visible on the hill, above the parking lot and interpretive sign.

Sign at Highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 13, 2022

6. Sign at Highway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,632 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.