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

San Diego Barracks

1850 - 1921

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 22, 2022

1. San Diego Barracks Marker

Inscription. An army supply depot for Southern California was established on this site in 1850. Designated New San Diego Post, it was garrisoned by troops from December 2, 1858 to May, 1866. Reoccupied December 1869. Name changed to San Diego Barracks April 5, 1879. Abandoned December 15, 1921. Acquired by City of San Diego July 13, 1938.

Erected 1955 by San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the Historical Markers Committee. (Marker Number 523.)

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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1894.

Location. 32° 42.699′ N, 117° 10.205′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on West Harbor Drive east of Pacific Highway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 738 West Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Punta de los Muertos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles I.D. Looff (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS San Diego Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuna Fleet Service, World War II (1941-1945)

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Aircraft Carrier Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clifton A. F. Sprague, Vice Admiral, USN (approx. ¼ mile away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lane Field Ballpark Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding San Diego Barracks. New San Diego was established as a quartermaster depot by Captain Nathaniel Lyon, 2nd U.S. Infantry, in 1850-51 to supply military establishments in Southern California. The name of the post was changed from New San Diego to San Diego Barracks by General Orders No. 2, Military Division of the Pacific, San Francisco, April 5, 1879. San Diego Barracks continued to operate as a subpost of Fort Rosecrans until abandoned December 15, 1921. SOURCEL: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks

Also see . . . San Diego Barracks (Including New San Diego Depot. (Submitted on January 15, 2012.)

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 9, 2007

2. San Diego Barracks Marker

Photographed By Michael Kindig, December 9, 2007

3. San Diego Barracks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.