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

Stephen Tyng Mather

July 4, 1867 - Jan 2, 1930

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015

1. Stephen Tyng Mather
July 4, 1867 - Jan 2, 1930

Inscription. He laid the foundation of the National Park Service defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come and end to the good that he has done.

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. Marker can be reached from Cabrillo Memorial Drive. At the Visitor Center, Cabrillo National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Diego CA 92106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cabrillo’s Ships (within shouting distance of this marker); João Rodrigues Cabrilho 1542 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Homage to the Spanish Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Harbor and City (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing of Cabríllo (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Radio Station (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Point Loma Lighthouse (about 700 feet away); Old Point Loma Lighthouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Additional keywords. National Park

Stephen Tyng Mather Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015

2. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker

Stephen Tyng Mather image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015

3. Stephen Tyng Mather

Bryant Baker's 1931 relief portrait of Stephen Tyng Mather.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.