THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
After filtering for California, 537 entries match your criteria. The first 100 are listed.                                               Next 100 ⊳

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Diego County, California

 
Clickable Map of San Diego County, California and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg San Diego County, CA (537) Imperial County, CA (53) Orange County, CA (530) Riverside County, CA (359)  SanDiegoCounty(537) San Diego County (537)  ImperialCounty(53) Imperial County (53)  OrangeCounty(530) Orange County (530)  RiversideCounty(359) Riverside County (359)
San Diego is the county seat for San Diego County
Adjacent to San Diego County, California
Imperial County (53)  ►
Orange County (530)  ►
Riverside County (359)  ►
Mun. Tecate, Baja California (0)  ►
Mun. Tijuana, Baja California (0)  ►
 
Touch name above to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
1 ► California, San Diego County, Agra — 616 — Las Flores Asistencia —
Near Stuart Mesa Road near Las Pulgas Canyon Road.
From 1823 to the 1840's, the tile-roofed adobe chapel and hostel at Las Flores, built by Father Antonio Peyrí, served as the asistencia to Mission San Luís Rey and provided comfort to travelers on El Camino Real. The adobe structure and adjacent . . . — — Map (db m81322) HM
2 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 472 — Box Canyon —
On Great Southern /Overland Stage Route of 1849 (County Route S2), on the right when traveling east.
The old way variously known as Sonora, Colorado River or Southern Emigrant Trail and later as Butterfield Overland Mail Route traversed Box Canyon just east of here. January 19, 1847, the Mormon Battalion, under command of Lt-Col. Philip St G Cooke, . . . — — Map (db m51580) HM
3 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — Location, Location, Location — Kumeyaay Village Site — Mine Wash —
Near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Road (California Route 78).
Then, as now, location was everything when choosing a place to live. Mine Wash had all the features needed for a Kumeyaay winter village site, offering just what their lifestyle required. Mine Wash presented a good mix of plants . . . — — Map (db m293383) HM
4 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — Morteros Memories —
On Pictographs Trailhead road just west of Little Blair Valley Road.
Of all the food preparation sites associated with tribal villages and camps, the bowl-like mortero (`ehmuu in Kumeyaay) is the most enduring. Sites like this one were natural kitchens. Hour by hour, Kumeyaay women used the . . . — — Map (db m200090) HM
5 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 639 — Palm Spring —
On Vallecito Creek Road south of County Road S2.
Here was a palm-studded desert resting place, 1826-1866, for Mexican pioneers, mountain men, the Army of the West, Mormon Battalion, Boundary Commission, Forty-Niners, Railway Survey, Butterfield Overland Mail stages, and California Legion. It was . . . — — Map (db m51578) HM
6 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 750 — Peg Leg Smith —
Near Henderson Canyon Road north of County Highway S22.
Thomas L. Smith, better known as "Peg Leg" Smith, 1801-1866, was a mountain man, prospector, and spinner of tall tales. Legends regarding his lost mine have grown through the years. Countless people have searched the desert looking for its fabulous . . . — — Map (db m51585) HM
7 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — Pictographs — What Do They Mean? —
On Pictographs Trailhead road 1.4 miles east of Little Blair Valley Road.
Like all art, the pictographs painted on desert bedrock along this trail have the power to stir the imagination. What do these symbols mean? Who created them? When and why? It's hard to answer those questions with certainty. Hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m200083) HM
8 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 793 — San Felipe —
On San Felipe Road.
Here the southern trail of explorers, trappers, soldiers, and emigrants crossed ancient trade routes of Kamia, Cahuilla, Diegueno, and Luiseno Indians. On the flat southwest across the creek, Warren F. Hall built and operated the San Felipe home . . . — — Map (db m51583) HM
Paid Advertisement
9 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 673 — San Gregorio —
Near no nearby street.
Somewhere in this narrow valley, perhaps on this very spot, the Anza Expeditions of 1774 and 1775 made their camps. Water for the 240 people and over 800 head of stock on the 1775 march was obtained from a series of wells, deeper than the height of . . . — — Map (db m51575) HM
10 ► California, San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — 634 — The Anza Trail —
On Horse Camp Road, on the left.
This route was opened by Captain Juan Bautista de Anza and Father Francisco Garces in 1774. Anza's expedition of 1775, a group of 240 soldiers and settlers being led from Sonora to found San Francisco, encamped near this place El Vado (The Ford), . . . — — Map (db m51586) HM
11 ► California, San Diego County, Blair Valley — 647 — Butterfield Overland Mail Route —
Near an un-named desert road 0.5 miles east of Great Overland Stage Route (County Route S2).
This pass, Puerta, between the desert and the cooler valleys to the north, was used by the Mormon Battalion, Kearny's Army of the West, the Butterfield Overland Mail Stages, and emigrants who eventually settled the west. The eroded scar on the left . . . — — Map (db m145313) HM
12 ► California, San Diego County, Borrego Springs — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park — Visitor Center —
On Palm Canyon Drive 1.8 miles west of Borrego Springs Road, on the right when traveling west.
On August 1, 1974 Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton approved Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for inclusion in the National Registry of Natural Landmarks. Sites in the registry possess exceptional value as illustrations of our . . . — — Map (db m295063) HM
13 ► California, San Diego County, Borrego Springs — 785 — Santa Catarina —
Near no nearby street.
This spring area was named by Captain Juan Bautista De Anza when his Overland Exploration party camped here on March 14, 1774. During the opening of the Anza Trail from Sonora into Alta California. Anza's colonizing expedition of 1775, consisting of . . . — — Map (db m50365) HM
14 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendelton — Las Flores View Point —
On San Diego Freeway (Interstate 5), on the right when traveling south.
Las Flores View Point of El Camino Real — — Map (db m266333) HM
15 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton — Basilone Road — The Story Behind the Name —
Near Cristianitos Road north of South El Camino Real, on the right when traveling north.
From an Italian-American family of ten children in Raritan, New Jersey, Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916-1945) was a celebrated war hero. He received the Medal of Honor for his efforts in Guadalcanal, where he manned a heavy machine . . . — — Map (db m268381) HM WM
16 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton — Forster City — Pioneer City & Farm Development — San Diego County 1878-1882 —
On Old Pacific Highway, on the right when traveling south.
Don Juan Forster, developer, died Feb. 1882. The settlers had no legal rights to the land & Forster City was abandoned. Buildings & school were moved to San Juan Capistrano Dedicated May 16, 1976 — — Map (db m190441) HM
17 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton — Las Flores Adobe — Built in 1868 —
On Stuart Mesa Road.
This 6,000-square-foot ranch complex is C-shaped, with a carriage house at one end and a two-story building at the other. It is one of only a few authentic nineteenth-century adobe ranch houses of its kind—combining both Hacienda and Monterey . . . — — Map (db m81323) HM
Paid Advertisement
18 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton — Panhe: Place by the Water —
Near Panhe Nature Trail 0.1 miles north of Cristianitos Road, on the right when traveling north.
The ancient village of Panhe (pan), meaning "place by the water" in the Acjachemen (A-ha-che-men) language, is nestled along the San Mateo Creek. The Acjachemen are the Native Americans of Orange and Northern San Diego County who have called this . . . — — Map (db m183222) HM
19 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — AH-1 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
For decades the distinctive sound of the AH-1 has struck fear in those in opposition to Marines around the world. It has flown in conflict over the skies of Vietnam, Grenada, Iraq and Afghanistan. With primary missions of close air support and . . . — — Map (db m308260) HM WM
20 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — AH-1W "Super Cobra" —
On Vandegrift Boulevard just west of Administration Road, on the right when traveling west.
Developed from the venerable AH-1J "Sea Cobra", the AH-1W "Super Cobra" retained the familiar twin bladed sound that bolstered Marine Resolve and incited terror in those they faced. Since 1986 the AH-1W has participated in a wide variety of . . . — — Map (db m243694) HM
21 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Alligator Marines — Semper Fidelis —
On Boat Basin Road just north of Harbor Road, on the right when traveling north.
This marker is dedicated to the Alligator Marines of the 2nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion who served in World War II They participated in action against the enemy on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa 1942 - 1945 May all who . . . — — Map (db m81326) WM
22 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Boys of '45 —
Near Jacinto Road.
They were the Boys of ’45, Marine veterans of the Pacific Island hopping campaigns, 18 to 21 year olds, and the career Marines who had been at every clime and place. They were the 3d, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions and Support Units. They were the . . . — — Map (db m88488) WM
23 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — CH-46 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
The iconic CH-46, with its unique tandem rotor design, has been flown by generations of Marine Aviators. First taking flight in August of 1962, it has seen extensive action from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts and mountains of Iraq and . . . — — Map (db m308262) HM WM
24 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — El Camino Real Bell — Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton —
On Vandegrift Boulevard north of Stewart Mesa/Ash Road.
Panel 1: This bell marks a place along the original route of El Camino Real, “The Kings Highway”, which connects the 21 missions from San Diego to Sonoma. Suspended from a pipe resembling a shepherd’s staff, the first bell was erected in . . . — — Map (db m50664) HM
25 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Leonardo Cota and Jose Alipas —
Near Vandegrift Boulevard.
. . . — — Map (db m117059) HM
26 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Major General Joseph H. Pendleton — United States Marine Corps 1860-1942 —
On E Street.
An officer of vision who championed the establishment of a permanent Marine Corps presence in Southern California. In 1914 then Col. Pendleton arrived in San Diego as the commanding officer of the newly formed 4th Marine Regiment. San Diego was . . . — — Map (db m265346) HM
Paid Advertisement
27 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Missions — Franciscans — 1769-1834 —
Near El Camino Real (Interstate 5), on the right when traveling south.
Franciscans • Founded 21 missions in California over a 65 year perios. They founded 1 mission in Baja California, San Fernando de Velicata (1769). • The first Franciscan mission founded in California was San Diego de Alcala (1769), by . . . — — Map (db m312086) HM
28 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Operation Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom —
On E Street.
2002 Daniel G. McCollum, OEF • Matthew W. Bancroft, OEF • Stephen L. Bryson, OEF • Bryan P. Bertrand, OEF • Jeannette L. Winters, OEF • Nathan P. Hays, OEF • Scott N. Germosen, OEF • Water F. Cohee, OEF • Dwight J. Morgan, OEF . . . — — Map (db m266184) WM
29 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Reckless —
Near Vandegrift Boulevard 0.9 miles north of the San Luis Rey gate, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of Reckless Pride of the Marines Korea July 1949 - May 1968 SSGT, U.S. Marine Corps Recoilless Rifle Platoon, 5th Regiment 1st Marine Division — — Map (db m266186) WM
30 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — Retreat Hell! — Chosin Reservoir Nov - Dec 1950 —
Near Jacinto Road.
We few, we Chosin few, we eternal band of brothers. — — Map (db m88490) WM
31 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — 1026 — Santa Margarita Ranch —
On Vandegrift Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In July, 1769, the Portola Expedition named this area for St. Margaret of Antioch. The Mission San Luis Rey 1827 inventories list a small building in the area. In 1841, Rancho Santa Margarita y San Onofre was granted to Andres and Pio Pico, the last . . . — — Map (db m51107) HM
32 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — The Santa Margarita Ranch House Bell —
Near Vandegrift Boulevard.
The Santa Margarita Ranch House Bell. It is not known where the Santa Margarita Ranch House Bell was cast or in what year it was first hung in the arch on the front porch of the ranch house. It has been suggested that it may have been brought . . . — — Map (db m117060) HM
33 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — UH-1 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street.
From the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon in 1975, to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan the UH-1 has been critical to Marine Corps operations around the world. First flown in October of 1956, it was adopted by the Marine Corps in 1963. Since . . . — — Map (db m308261) HM WM
34 ► California, San Diego County, Campo — 411 — Campo Stone Store —
On Campo Road (California Route 94 at milepost 50.6), on the right when traveling south.
The pioneer Gaskill brothers of 1868 built a frame store which was raided on December 4, 1875, by border bandits. This fort-like replacement of summer, 1885, was bought in 1896 by E.T. Aiken, resold to Klauber Wangenheim, 1889, and operated by Henry . . . — — Map (db m51087) HM
35 ► California, San Diego County, Campo — Hatfield – The Rainmaker —
On Morena Reservoir Road.
Charles M. Hatfield agreed with San Diego City Council members, after a four year draught, to “make it rain” sufficiently to fill Lake Morena Reservoir for $10,000. His “rain enhancing” tower and pans were erected south of . . . — — Map (db m49824) HM
Paid Advertisement
36 ► California, San Diego County, Campo — 1045 — Site of Camp Lockett —
Near Shannon Road east of Forrest Gate Road.
After the Civil War many African American army units reorganized for duty during Reconstruction, Indian wars, and survey expeditions of western territories. Camp Lockett was the last installation in California to train "Buffalo Soldiers", a name . . . — — Map (db m208805) HM
37 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Agua Hedionda Lagoon —
Near Cannon Road near Faraday Avenue, on the right.
Why is it endangered? The lagoon before you, Agua Hedionda, is one of the few remaining coastal wetlands along the Southern California coastline. All of the lagoons are threatened by the pressures of development, agriculture, and industry. . . . — — Map (db m71190) HM
38 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Buena Vista Reservoir Park —
Near Lido Place.
A small piece of history sits here in one of Carlsbad's oldest neighborhoods. Built in 1918, the Buena Vista Reservoir served the surrounding agricultural fields and farming community. Starting in the 1940s, the reservoir stored water pumped via . . . — — Map (db m226584) HM
39 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Capt. John A. Frazier — July 18, 1833 - July 16, 1899 —
On Carlsbad Boulevard at Christiansen Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Carlsbad Boulevard.
Discoverer of the famous Carlsbad mineral water and co-founder of the City of Carlsbad, California While drilling for fresh water for his farm on this spot in 1882, John Frazier sank three wells - one 415 feet, one 450 feet, and one 510 . . . — — Map (db m100680) HM
40 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community —
On Carlsbad Boulevard at Grand Avenue on Carlsbad Boulevard.
In 1881, Captain John A. Frazier, a homesteader, purchased 127 acres of oceanfront land for $1200. While drilling for drinking water in 1884, Frazier tapped into an underground mineral spring. He built a 510 foot well tower and began promoting the . . . — — Map (db m100673) HM
41 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot —
Near Washington Street near Carlsbad Village Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Original depot built in 1887 and also served as telegraph, Wells Fargo, post office and general store. Renamed "Carl" from 1907 to 1917, it became the hub of local agriculture about 1915. The last passenger train stopped in 1957 and it was closed . . . — — Map (db m100672) HM
42 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad's First Firehouse —
On Carlsbad Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1942, the North Sector office of California State Parks was the first fire station in northern San Diego County. The Caifornia Division of Forestry (CDF) occupied the building until 1973 when California State parks acquired it. From 1942 . . . — — Map (db m128479) HM
43 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Cowboy Cantina —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
La Cantina Leo’s Rancho de Los Quiotes was more than an imagined movie set. It was a 1,750-acre working ranch with cattle and horses. The Carrillos raised turkeys, chickens, peafowl, food crops and fruit orchards. Who did all this work? The . . . — — Map (db m312242) HM
44 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Deedie’s Retreat —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Deedie’s House Leo dedicated a building in 1940 for his wife, Deedie, to enjoy as an artist retreat. They called it the Indian House, or Deedie’s House. See how this structure is in the Pueblo style? The Mendozas, New Mexico-based adobe . . . — — Map (db m312260) HM
Paid Advertisement
45 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — El Camino Real Bell —
On State Street at Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
El Camino Real began in San Diego and followed a coastal route later named Highway 101. In the early 1900s, bells were placed on this route to guide travelers to nearby Spanish Missions. This is an exact replica of the original bell and is . . . — — Map (db m193450) HM
46 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Forged & Fired —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
The Foundry This was a noisy place when the blacksmith was at work. Across the fields you could hear the banging and shaping of hot iron into customized door hinges, gates, horse shoes, cattle brands and light fixtures. The hissing sound of . . . — — Map (db m312236) HM
47 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Garage to Classroom —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
The Carriage House Here in the Carriage House, not just any ranch vehicle was stored. This building sheltered Leo’s custom Town & Country convertible, carefully painted to represent his golden palomino, Conquistador. “It had a horn . . . — — Map (db m312244) HM
48 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Gateway to a Golden Era —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Checking In Welcome to the Caretaker’s House. The ranch managers, who lived here with their families, greeted guests at the entrance to Rancho de Los Quiotes. They supervised ranch operations, cared for the property and ensured a . . . — — Map (db m312263) HM
49 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Glamour Boys — Strutting Their Stuff —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane.
Inspired by memories of peafowl wandering his uncle’s ranch, Leo Carrillo brought three pairs of peafowl to his ranch in 1937. Their descendants frequent the park today. Peafowl include the male peacock, the female peahen and baby peachicks. These . . . — — Map (db m312232) HM
50 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Heritage Hall —
Near Carlsbad Boulevard at Cypress Street.
Heritage Hall was built in 1926 as the original sanctuary of St. Patricks Catholic Church. In 1952 it became Carlsbad's first city hall and police station; in the 1960's the first library, the first children's library and later a ballet . . . — — Map (db m117802) HM
51 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Hosp Grove —
On Jefferson Street.
Early in 1908, F.P. Hosp & Partners planted 40,000 eucalyptus seedlings creating this grove. They hoped to satisfy Santa Fe Railroad's needed for wood for railroad ties. Following a citizen vote in 1987, 53 acres of the grove were acquired by . . . — — Map (db m255900) HM
52 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — 1020 — Leo Carrillo Ranch — (Rancho de Los Kiotes) —
Near Flying LC Lane north of Carrillo Way.
Between 1937 and 1940, these adobe and wood buildings were built by actor Leo Carrillo as a retreat, working ranch, and tribute to old California culture and architecture. The Leo Carrillo Ranch, with its Flying "LC" brand, originally covered 2,538 . . . — — Map (db m51105) HM
53 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Little Free Library #1908 —
On Sunnyhill Drive.
In the beginning - 2009 - Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built a model of a one room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, a former school teacher who loved to read. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard. His neighbors . . . — — Map (db m255920) HM
Paid Advertisement
54 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Living Californio —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Spanish Ancestry Leo Carillo was a Los Angeles-born stage and screen actor. As a seventh-generation Californio, he was an ambassador of early California culture across the generations. Leo’s stewardship for Rancho de Los Quiotes, and . . . — — Map (db m312240) HM
55 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Matthew Kelly and the Los Kiotas Ranch — 1868-1923 —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
In 1868 Matthew Kelly homesteaded 174.5 acres in this valley creating the Los Kiotas Ranch. In 1882 he built a second two story adobe home on this site. Nearly 60 years later, the four original walls of that house were preserved and incorporated . . . — — Map (db m312241) HM
56 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Pais. Agua. Sol. — Earth. Water. Sun. —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Adobe Oasis The estate is blessed with fertile earth, flowing water and plenty of sunshine. Here, Leo Carrillo could re-create a working ranch like the ones he knew as a child. “The adobe is my birthstone”, Leo wrote in reflection of his . . . — — Map (db m312239) HM
57 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Pecking Order —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Leo’s Peeps Crowing banty roosters welcomed the rising sun. There were many beaks and mouths to feed each morning. Life on the ranch was also about raising food. Leo’s daughter, Tony, loved to help her dad care for and feed the turkeys and . . . — — Map (db m312259) HM
58 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Ranch of the Spanish Daggers — Rancho de Los Quiotes —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Why the Ranch Name? Up on the hillsides, a spiky native yucca plant grows. When the yucca blooms it sends a beautiful plume of petals high in the sky. Its slender, sharp leaves give the plant its sword-like shape and name: this is the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m312233) HM
59 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Relocating the Gazebo — The Twin Inns Gazebo —
On Garfield Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 2007, the gazebo had fallen into disrepair and was facing demolition. A group of Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotarians and community leaders led by L. John Simons, assembled to consider moving and restoring the gazebo. With help from many in the community . . . — — Map (db m117974) HM
60 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Saddle Up — Stable in the Hillside —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Imagine hearing Leo driving his work truck in, and opening the big, creaking doors to toss down bales of hay for the neighing horses. The tri-level stable and its fenced corral are built naturally into the sloping hillside. The lower level included . . . — — Map (db m312238) HM
61 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church —
Near Carlsbad Boulevard at Christiansen Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The first church built in Carlsbad was St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Originally erected in 1894 overlooking the ocean on Oak Avenue, the quaint Gothic structure was moved to it current site in 1959 when Florence Shipley Magee donated an . . . — — Map (db m100674) HM
62 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Stagecoach Park —
Near Camino De Los Coches.
The Andres Ybarra Ranch House on this portion of Rancho Las Encinitas was long used as a station on the two-day stage run from San Diego to Los Angeles after 1864. — — Map (db m82277) HM
Paid Advertisement
63 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Carlsbad Theatre —
On State Street near Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Carlsbad Theatre had its grand opening on February 8, 1927 with the showing of the film "It" starring Clara Bow. Mr. A.J. Clark, the developer and manager, hosted the ceremonies. The Theatre featured a full stage, fly gallery, orchestra pit, . . . — — Map (db m105710) HM
64 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The First People —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Meet the Luiseno Imagine life here 10,000 years ago. The Luiseno people thrived on this land, living off the rich resources. They also traded with near and distant neighbors for special materials. When newcomers from Europe arrived by ship . . . — — Map (db m312267) HM
65 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Magee House —
On Beech Street near Carlsbad Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m100676) HM
66 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Old Way In —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Country Road The Carrillos and their guest entered Ranch of the Spanish Daggers form a back road in Carlsbad, known today as Palomar Airport Road. They motored over a wooden bridge and as they crested the hills, views of the ranch unfolded. . . . — — Map (db m312272) HM
67 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Original Adobe —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Matthew Kelly Homestead Leo Carrillo bought an abandoned two-story, wood paneled adobe in 1937. It had been the home of Isle of Man immigrant Matthew Kelly, who arrive here in 1868 to join his brother Robert. Robert was the majordomo, or . . . — — Map (db m312262) HM
68 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Twin Inns Gazebo —
Near Garfield Street, on the left when traveling east.
Originally built in the garden behind the Twins Inn. This gazebo was donated to the city of Carlsbad by Neiman’s Village Faire and moved to the Rotary Park in 1950. It was restored through the generous assistance of the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club. — — Map (db m117957) HM
69 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — The Twin Inns Granary —
Near Garfield Street, on the left when traveling east.
Originally built by Eddie Kettner, Proprietor of the World Famous Carlsbad Twin Inns. This granary was donated to the City of Carlsbad by Neiman's Village Faire and moved to Magee Park in 1985. It was restored through the generous . . . — — Map (db m117861) HM
70 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Twin Inns —
On Carlsbad Boulevard near Carlsbad Village Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This Victorian structure was built in 1887 for Gerhard Schutte, whose role in the development of the town led to his being called the "Father of Carlsbad." Schutte and partners Samuel Church Smith and D.D. Wadsworth founded the Carlsbad Land and . . . — — Map (db m100677) HM
71 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Water is Life —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Drip. Drop. Drink! You are in the Batiquitos watershed, where water moves downstream to the ocean. This creek used to run regularly, until modern development altered its flow. In summer you can see water trickle from residential irrigation . . . — — Map (db m312268) HM
Paid Advertisement
72 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Welcome to Agua Hedionda —
Near Cannon Road near Faraday Ave., on the right when traveling west.
Who has been here? The lands around you have been inhabited by people for over 10,000 years. The rolling hills and canyons cradling the lagoon provided shelter and food with an abundance of native plants and trees. The Luiseño . . . — — Map (db m71169) HM
73 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — Working Up a Thirst —
Near Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Water Above and Below When Leo was shown the abandoned adobe house and land in 1937, he imagined the possibilities for a ranch of his dreams. He desired views to the ocean, but water was what he needed. A spring on the property delivered . . . — — Map (db m312246) HM
74 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Village — North County Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Never Forget —
On Carlsbad Boulevard at Cypress Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Carlsbad Boulevard.
Charles D Henricks • Jerome E. W. Jansen • Joseph Cunningham • Marvin C. White • Albert J. Davis • James O. Hall, Jr. • Larry W. Robinson • Kirk L. Rauch • Steve B. Carlin • Richard A. Heuffner • Wayne A. Allen • Michael W. Mulick • . . . — — Map (db m265406) WM
75 ► California, San Diego County, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Village — Red Apple Inn/Army and Navy Academy —
On Carlsbad Boulevard 0.1 miles south of Cypress Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Following the realignment of Coast Highway, the Red Apple Inn was built in 1927, one of three lodging establishments built fronting the new State Highway. The Inn’s popularity waned during the Depression and the building was sold. In 1936 the . . . — — Map (db m265355) HM
76 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — "Imagine Tent City" — Dedicated September 2009 —
On Strand Way, on the right when traveling west.
On this site in 1900, Coronado Beach Company opened Tent City for vacationers on a budget. Until 1939, thousands of people from Southern California and beyond vacationed here between June and September, enjoying the fresh air, nightly concerts, . . . — — Map (db m123189) HM
77 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Babcock Court — Honoring Elisha Spurr Babcock, Jr. —
Near Orange Avenue at Seventh Street.
Babcock Court Honoring Elisha Spurr Babcock Jr. 1849-1922 Founder of Coronado - 1886 City Incorporated Dec. 11, 1890 Dedicated 1974 Coronado Historical Assocation — — Map (db m134438) HM
78 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Birthplace of Naval Aviation —
Near Orange Avenue at 1st Street.
In 1910, on the unoccupied brushland of North Coronado Island, inventor and entrepreneur Glenn Hammond Curtiss opened his winter flying school for prospective "aeroplane pilots."Among his first class of students was Navy Lieutenant Theodore G. . . . — — Map (db m116835) HM
79 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — C-2A Greyhound —
On 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Manufactured By: Grumman Aircraft Eng. Corp. Engines: 2 Allison T56-A-426 Turboprops Propeller: Hamilton Standard Built: 1964 Max Speed: 343 KTS Max Range: 1300 NM Capacity: 4 Crew and 26 Passengers or 10,000 LBS of cargo Mission: . . . — — Map (db m128483) HM
80 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Carey-Hizar House - 1889 — Coronado Historical Landmark —
On Loma Avenue at Loma Lane, on the left when traveling west on Loma Avenue.
Coronado Historical Landmark Carey-Hizar House 1889 Dedicated 1981 Coronado Historical Association — — Map (db m117119) HM
Paid Advertisement
81 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Carlin House - 1939 — Coronado Historical Landmark —
On Glorietta Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Carlin House - 1939 In Memory Katherine E. Catlin 1903 - 1986 Beloved Coronado Historian Dedicated 1986 Coronado Historical Association — — Map (db m117140) HM
82 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Carrothers Court —
On 6th Street at D Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street.
Carrothers Court, dedicated by the City of Coronado and honoring Bob Carrothers, National Boys Tennis Champion, 1937. — — Map (db m134445) HM
83 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Centennial Park — Coronado Centennial 1886-1986 —
On 1st Street at Orange Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Centennial Park Original site of the Coronado Ferry Landing 1886-1969 Dedicated November 13, 1986 — — Map (db m117852) HM
84 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Christmas Tree — Hotel del Coronado —
Near Orange Avenue.
Here stands the world's first electrically-lighted outdoor Christmas tree, unveiled at the Hotel del Coronado on December 24, 1904 — — Map (db m70553) HM
85 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Coronado Ferryboat Terminal —
On Orange Avenue at 1st Street on Orange Avenue.
Original site of the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal which operated ferries between San Diego and Coronado from 1886 until the opening of the bridge in 1969. Equipped to accommodate passengers, horses and buggies, and later automobiles, the ferry system . . . — — Map (db m116874) HM
86 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Coronado Rotary Club Christmas Tree —
On Orange Avenue near Isabella, on the right when traveling south.
In May, 1936, the Rotary Club planted this starpine for the citizens of Coronado. This tree given by Emily T. Thompson in memory of her husband Charles. — — Map (db m117524) HM
87 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Dragon Tree — Dracaema Draco, agavaceae — Hotel Del Coronado —
Near Orange Avenue.
Native to the Canary Islands this unusual tree was planted at The Del prior to the turn of the century where it thrives in our temperate southern California coastal climate. The Dragon Tree was used as a backdrop in the Marilyn Monroe movie . . . — — Map (db m70552) HM
88 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — First Bank Building - 1911 — Coronado Historical Landmark —
On Orange Avenue (California Route 75) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue.
Coronado Historical Landmark First Bank Building - 1911 Dedicated 1974 Coronado Historical Association — — Map (db m121576) HM
89 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — First Firehouse Site - 1892 —
On Orange Avenue south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
Coronado Historical Landmark First Firehouse Site - 1892 — — Map (db m125571) HM
90 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — 818 — First Military Flying School — (U.S. Naval Air Station, North Island) —
On Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
The flat lands beyond have been a part of aviation history since Glenn Curtis founded the first military flying school in America here on January 17, 1911. The Army operated Rockwell Field until January 31, 1939; the Navy commissioned the present . . . — — Map (db m61548) HM
91 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — H-46 40 Years of Service — June 1964 - September 2004 —
On Tow Way Road, on the right when traveling west.
Presented in tribute to over 40 years of flight operations logged in support of the Naval Service by the H-46 Sea Knight Helicopter. The Boeing Co. — — Map (db m128485) HM
92 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — History of Golf in Coronado —
Near Visalia Row.
The first golf course in Coronado was established in 1898. The 9-hole private course was located in the area of Glorietta Boulevard and Margarita and San Luis Rey Avenues. This area was later subdivided into homesites. The second golf . . . — — Map (db m251202) HM
93 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — 844 — Hotel del Coronado —
Near Orange Avenue west of Glorietta Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
This Victorian hotel, built in 1887, is one of America’s largest wooden buildings. Few seaside resort hotels of this significant architectural style remain in America. The hotel has hosted several presidents and other national figures. — — Map (db m296246) HM
94 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — J.D. & A.B. Spreckels Building —
On Orange Avenue at Loma Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue.
Coronado Historical Landmark Built 1917 J.D. & A.B. Spreckels Dedicated 1974 Coronado Historical Association — — Map (db m117482) HM
95 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — J.D. Spreckels House - 1908 — Coronado Historical Landmark — Dedicated 1977 Coronado Historical Association —
Near Glorietta Boulevard at Orange Avenue ( Route 75).
Coronado Historical Landmark J.D. Spreckels House - 1908 — — Map (db m117130) HM
96 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — James B. Stockdale —
On Stockdale Boulevard at Alameda Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Stockdale Boulevard.
Vice Admiral Stockdale was awarded the Nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry, and unparalleled leadership as senior Naval Officer held as a prisoner of war in . . . — — Map (db m117459) HM WM
97 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Laundry — Est. 1919 —
Near Orange Avenue west of Avenida Del Sol, on the left when traveling west.
The original hotel laundry opened on the second floor of the Power Plant in January 1888. The Laundry occupied the majority of the second floor and employed 20 women. In 1919 this brick structure was built to house the laundry operation, which . . . — — Map (db m296244) HM
98 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Mann House - 1926 — Coronado Historical Landmark —
On Loma Avenue at Star Park Circle, on the right when traveling west on Loma Avenue.
Coronado Historical Landmark Mann House - 1926 Dedicated 1981 Coronado Historical Association — — Map (db m117506) HM
99 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Naiad Queen —
On Orange Avenue.
In September 1887, a fountain called the "Naiad Queen" was installed in Hotel del Coronado's garden court featuring a bronze statue of Venus Rising from the Sea" by French sculptor Charles Cordier. While the original fountain and statue were removed . . . — — Map (db m296247) HM
100 ► California, San Diego County, Coronado — Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011 —
On 1100 Orange Avenue (California Route 75) at Park Place on 1100 Orange Avenue.
Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011. Coronado, the Birthplace of Naval Aviation. Time capsule commemorating the Centennial of Naval Aviation is buried here. — — Map (db m117061) HM

537 entries matched your criteria. The first 100 are listed above. Next 100 ⊳
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Oct. 15, 2026