North Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Little Chile

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

1. Little Chile Marker

Inscription. The area bounded by Montgomery, Pacific, Jackson and Kearny streets was known as “Chilecito” or “Little Chile” & was established during the gold rush period by Chilean settlers.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 47.799′ N, 122° 24.302′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. It can be reached from the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Kerney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast 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 walking distance of this marker: American Zoetrope (here, next to this marker); Niebaum-Coppola (here, next to this marker); San Francisco Brewing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Devil's Acre & Battle Row (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lusty Lady (about 400 feet away); Lupo’s Restaurant (about 400 feet away); Hanlin Tea Restaurant (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

2. Little Chile Marker

The marker is imbedded in the side-walk on the Columbus Avenue side of the Sentinel Building.

The Sentinel Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

3. The Sentinel Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 4,721 times since then and 320 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.