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

San Francisco Bay Shore Line Marker

Old Shore Line of San Francisco Bay Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 18, 2006

1. Old Shore Line of San Francisco Bay Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tablet marks the shore line of San Francisco Bay at the time of the discovery of gold in California, January 24, 1848. Map reproduced above delineates old shore line.

Erected 1921 by Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1908.

Location. 37° 47.475′ N, 122° 23.957′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Bush Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Bush Street. Embedded in the sidewalk on Bush Street, at the foot of the Mechanics Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bush Street, San Francisco CA 94104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Bell Slot Machine (a few steps from this marker); San Francisco Gold Rush Shoreline

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Zellerbach Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First California State Fair (about 600 feet away); “The Orient Building” (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . California Landmarks in San Francisco. (Submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

San Francisco Bay Shore Line Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 18, 2006

2. San Francisco Bay Shore Line Marker

Just to left of bicycle rack.

Previous San Francisco Bay Shore Line image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key

3. Previous San Francisco Bay Shore Line

Photo closeup of marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,589 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on December 23, 2016. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.