Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Spanish Presidio
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
1. Spanish Presidio Marker
Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 36° 35.761′ N, 121° 53.469′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Church Streeet east of Abrega Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Church Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Presidio Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolutionary War Historical Site (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); San Carlos Parish Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Junipero Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madariaga Adobe (about 300 feet away); Casa Pacheco (about 400 feet away); Casa Abrego (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Spanish Presidio Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
