Oceanside in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Andrew Jackson Myers
(April 10, 1840 - February 28, 1907)
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 14, 2010
1. Andrew Jackson Myers Marker
On this site is the former homestead of the founder of Oceanside, Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Myers. A native of La Salle County Illinois, A. J. Myers was born in 1840, and lived for a time in San Joaquin County, California in 1852. He served in the military during the Civil War. In the late 1880's, he returned to California and lived in the San Luis Rey Township in 1881, near the Mission San Luis Rey.In 1882, A.J. Myers moved on the land embracing the original town site of Oceanside. A patent for the land establishing the town site was issued in 1883 by the Federal government. Myers founded the Oceanside Water Company, which was critical to the development of early Oceanside. Myers and his wife Sophia and 4 of their 9 children are buried in the San Luis Rey Cemetery. Andrew Jackson Myers was known throughout San Diego County for his active encouragement, and benefits to the people of this community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 33° 11.822′ N, 117° 22.827′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. September 11th Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oceanside Pier (approx. ¼ mile away); Remember Pearl Harbor (approx. 1.1 miles away); Alligator Marines (approx. 1.8 miles away); Boys of '45 (approx. 2 miles away); Retreat Hell! (approx. 2 miles away); The Twin Inns Granary (approx. 2.9 miles away); Heritage Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceanside.
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 14, 2010
2. Andrew Jackson Myers Marker & Oceanside Public Library
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 14, 2010
3. Oceanside Civic Center
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 14, 2010
4. Oceanside Civic Center Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 953 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
