Wilmington in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Drum Barracks
Erected 1965 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the California History Commission. (Marker Number 169.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 33° 47.067′ N, 118° 15.447′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Wilmington. Marker can be reached from Cary Avenue north of East Opp Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located below the porch on the east (Cary Avenue) side of the Drum Barracks Museum whose main entrance is off North Banning Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1052 North Banning Boulevard, Wilmington CA 90744, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Drum Barracks (a few steps from this marker); Powder Magazine at the Drum Barracks (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Banning Residence Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memory Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Banning Residence Museum (approx. half a mile away); Wilmington Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away); Der Wienerschnitzel (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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