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

Junipero Serra Museum

Dedicated July 16, 1929

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026

1. Junipero Serra Museum Marker

Inscription.
On this hill July 16, 1769, Padre Junipero Serra and the soldiers of Spain set the Royal Standard, raised the Cross, and dedicated the Mission San Diego de Alcala.

Erected 1929.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 32° 45.581′ N, 117° 11.614′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Presidio Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the Junipero Serra Museum in Presidio Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego CA 92110, 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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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George White Marston (a few steps from this marker); Site with Many Cultures (within shouting distance of this marker); San Diego Presidio Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Fray Junipero Serra (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sylvester Pattie (about 400 feet away); Serra Palm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Derby Dike (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Playa Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, October 12, 2002

2. Junipero Serra Museum Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 30, 2015

3. Junipero Serra Museum Marker

Junípero Serra Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, October 12, 2002

4. Junípero Serra Museum

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 1, 2002

5. Junípero Serra Museum

Junipero Serra Museum image. Click for full size.

6. Junipero Serra Museum

This photo is on display inside the museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 6. submitted on March 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.