Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Castillo de San Joaquin
Erected 1955 by San Francisco Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 82.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1942.
Location. 37° 48.625′ N, 122° 28.595′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Presidio of San Francisco. Marker is located on the southwest corner of the Fort Wall. Fort Point in under the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Point National Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Defending the Golden Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Point Light (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Defending the Golden Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Lasting Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); All in a Day's Work (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Regarding Castillo de San Joaquin. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No.82)
Also see: Fort Point marker
Also see . . . California State Military Museum Fort Point. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
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