Point Loma in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stephen Tyng Mather
July 4, 1867 - Jan 2, 1930
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026
1. Stephen Tyng Mather
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Stephen Tyng Mather series list.
Location. 32° 40.46′ N, 117° 14.377′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Point Loma. It can be reached from Cabrillo Memorial Drive. At the Visitor Center in Cabrillo National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92106, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beyond Their Known World (within shouting distance of this marker); Why Portuguese and Spanish Plaques? (within shouting distance of this marker); In Homage to the Spanish Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Joγo Rodrigues Cabrilho 1542 (within shouting distance of this marker); Harbor and City (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing of Cabrνllo
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Other markers no longer nearby. Cabrillos Ships (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Army Radio Station (was about 600 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Mather Plaques History. Excerpt:
When it comes to Mather Plaques...(Submitted on March 15, 2026.)
...they are spread out from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, Maine to Hawaii...
...they cover the gamut of National Parks, Monuments, a Seashore, Parkways, Memorials, a Preserve, a Battlefield, Recreation Areas, Historical Parks, Historic Sites, three administrative offices, a couple of State Parks, a city park, two schools and a house...
...they are in 16 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves...
...they are in 11 World Heritage Sites...
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Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026
2. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015
3. Stephen Tyng Mather
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
