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

49 Fourth Street

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2014

1. 49 Fourth Street Marker

Inscription. On this site, the famous “49 Fourth Street” location of the United States Selective Service Induction Center, tens of thousands of San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II under the Selective Service Act of 1940. They served their country well.

Erected 1989 by The American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Amvets & Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 37° 47.107′ N, 122° 24.295′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Yerba Buena. It is on 4th Street near Stevenson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 4th 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phelan Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Ignatius College (about 500 feet away); Parrot Building (about 600 feet away); San Francisco Centre (about 700 feet

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away); John's Grill (about 700 feet away); Andrew S. Hallidie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old United States Mint (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Barbary Coast Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

More about this marker. The marker is on the wall near the entrance of the Marriott Hotel.

Additional keywords. selective service center

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2014

2. 49 Fourth Street Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 10, 2023

3. 49 Fourth Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.