Point Loma in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Photographed by R.P. Williamson, July 27, 2009
1. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Marker
A burial ground before 1847, this graveyard became an Army post cemetery in the 1860s. It is the final resting place for most who fell at San Pasqual in 1846, and for the USS Bennington victims of 1905. It became Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in 1934 and was placed under the Veterans Administration National Cemetery System in 1973. Over 50,000 who served the U.S. honorably in war and peace lie here.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 55
First registered Dec. 6, 1932. Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Squibob Chapter E Clampus Vitus, May 28, 1990.
Erected 1990 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and Squibob Chapter E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the National Cemeteries series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1709.
Location. 32° 41.328′ N, 117° 14.71′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular 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: A different marker also named Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Mormon Battalion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of the Heroes of the Battle of San Pasqual (about 400 feet away); Albert Smith, Civilian (about 400 feet away); USS Hoel * USS S. B. Roberts * USS Johnston (approx. 0.3 miles away); USS Gambier Bay CVE 73 and Composite Squadron VC-10 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Holy Mass Celebrated in California (approx. 0.3 miles away); Post Chapel, Building 213 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Also see . . .
1. Rosecrans National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs website highlights the historical burials at the cemetery, monuments and memorials, and notable persons interred at this site. (Submitted on November 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Buried with Honor: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Historic California Posts, Camps, Stations and Airfields website entry (Submitted on November 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026
2. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 18, 2026
3. National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by R.P. Williamson, July 27, 2009
4. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,075 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2026. 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on November 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
