Yerba Buena in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Ignatius College
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 10, 2014
1. St. Ignatius College Marker
was erected
the first
St. Ignatius College
and
Church
May 1855
Dedicated by
The Society of California Pioneers
May 22, 1930
The original St. Ignatius College has developed into both the University of San Francisco and St. Ignatius College Preparatory. Placed in honor of their 125th year by both senior classes of 1980.
October 15, 1979
Erected 1930 by The Society of California Pioneers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1896.
Location. 37° 47.097′ N, 122° 24.405′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Yerba Buena. It is on Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 865 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Parrot Building (a few steps from this marker); San Francisco Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); John's Grill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew S. Hallidie
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Also see . . . From the Gold Rush to the New Millennium - St. Ignatius College Preparatory. It is hard to imagine a less auspicious start for St. Ignatius College Preparatory. When Fr. Anthony Maraschi, SJ, first opened the doors of the brand-new St. Ignatius Academy on San Franciscos Market Street, expecting to see a crowd of Catholic boys eager for Jesuit education, only three small faces peered at him on that October day in 1855. (Submitted on February 21, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 10, 2014
2. St. Ignatius College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
