Descanso in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Descanso Town Hall

1898

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 31, 2015

1. Descanso Town Hall Marker

Inscription. The Descanso Town Hall was dedicated on Christmas Day 1898 “to the general public for religious, political, literary and social purposes” and has served as the center of the local community. It is reminiscent of other community halls erected in communities large and small across the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Funds to erect the town hall were raised by a stock company consisting of community citizens each contributing one dollar, with over $1400 raised for the construction and furnishing of the building. It was constructed on a lot donated by prominent San Diego businessman George H. Ballou. The building's design displays an eclectic mix of elements of Farm Vernacular, Early Bungalow and other styles.

Since its construction, the town hall has been maintained and managed by the Descanso Town Hall Association. It continues to serve Descanso and the surrounding area as a community gathering spot to this day.

Erected 2013 by The Descanso Town Hall Association and the Burrell Ranch; The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, John P Squibob Chapter #1853.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location.

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32° 51.212′ N, 116° 37.175′ W. Marker is in Descanso, California, in San Diego County. It is on Viejas Grade Road 0.3 miles west of Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Descanso CA 91916, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buckman Springs (approx. 10.3 miles away); Pedro Fages Trail (approx. 10.7 miles away); Hatfield – The Rainmaker (approx. 12.8 miles away); Box Canyon (approx. 15.2 miles away).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 31, 2015

2. Descanso Town Hall Marker

Descanso Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 31, 2015

3. Descanso Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.