The Castro in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Christine Jorgensen
(1926-1989)
— Rainbow Honor Walk —
Erected 2014 by Rainbow Honor Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Rainbow Honor Walk series list.
Location. 37° 45.577′ N, 122° 26.097′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in The Castro. Marker is on Castro Street near 19th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Castro Street, San Francisco CA 94114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Randy Shilts (a few steps from this marker); Harry Hay (a few steps from this marker); Harvey Milk (a few steps from this marker); Gertrude Stein (within shouting distance of this marker); Frida Kahlo (within shouting distance of this marker); Keith Haring (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard Rustin (within shouting distance of this marker); Del Martin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. This marker is embedded in the sidewalk.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on August 19, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.