San Diego Barracks!

Bill
San Diego Barracks
Landmark #523 San Diego County Visited: April 21, 2013 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque on a sidewalk!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the E Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter!
  • Donate to the San Diego History Center!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Parking lot on N side of Market St. (St Hwy 163)
Block bounded by Kettner Blvd & California St
San Diego, CA 92101

ANNOTATIONS:
No way, José! This plaque is on the north side of Harbor Drive between Pacific Highway and Kettner Boulevard!

From Los Angeles: ~121mi (195km) — 2.1hrs
From Sacramento: ~505mi (813km) — 8.5hrs
From San Diego: ~1mi (2km) — 0.1hrs
From San Francisco: ~502mi (808km) — 8.4hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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