Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Presidio of San Francisco

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

1. Presidio of San Francisco Marker

Inscription. Formally established on September 17, 1776, the San Francisco Presidio has been used as a military headquarters by Spain, Mexico, and the United States. It was a major command post during the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War, and remains a symbol of United States authority in the Pacific.

Erected 1965 by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the California History Commission and the United States Army. (Marker Number 79.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1942.

Location. 37° 48.052′ N, 122° 27.272′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Presidio of San Francisco. Marker is at the intersection of Funston Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Funston Avenue. 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. Bringing A Creek Back to Life: Thompson Reach (a few steps from this marker); First Women in the Army: U.S. Army Nurse Corps

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(a few steps from this marker); French 24-Pounder (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Post Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Station Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Defense Command Headquarters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old and New: Presidio Fire Station (about 400 feet away); From Post to Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Regarding Presidio of San Francisco. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.79

Also see . . .
1. California State Military Museum Presidio of San Francisco. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Buffalo Soldiers and the Presidio of San Francisco. (Submitted on March 25, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional commentary.
1. This Site Has Been Designated as a National Historic Landmark:
Statement of Significance (as
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

2. Presidio of San Francisco Marker
of designation - June 13, 1962):
The Presidio has served as a military reservation from its establishment in 1776 as Spain's northern-most outpost of colonial power in the New World. It was one of the longest-garrisoned posts in the country and the oldest installation in the American West. It played a key role in Spain's exploration and settlement of the borderlands, Mexico's subsequent control of the region from Texas to Alta California, and the United States' involvement not only in frontier expansion, but also in all major conflicts since the Mexican-American War of 1846-48.

— Submitted October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Presidio Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

3. Presidio Buildings

Marker on The Grounds of the Presidio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

4. Marker on The Grounds of the Presidio

This tablet marks the North West corner of the original Presidio of San Francisco. Founded By the Spaniards under Lieutenant Moraga September 17, 1776 Placed by the California Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1928

Presidio of San Francisco National Historical Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

5. Presidio of San Francisco National Historical Landmark Marker

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 3, 2007

6. Presidio of San Francisco National Historical Landmark Marker

Presidio of San Francisco image. Click for full size.

Roy Graves Collection, circa 1898

7. Presidio of San Francisco

Courtesy of Online Archives of California and the Bancroft Library, University of California-Berkeley. View from the Presidio and Barracks

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,810 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on April 6, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.