San Diego Viejo Plaza - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T-Team!
N 32° 45.264 W 117° 11.819
11S E 481548 N 3624077
First Raising of US Flag in San Diego is a monument in San Diego County. The marker is located on a big rock in the middle of the Old Town Square / Washington Square.
Waymark Code: WM17FWP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
Views: 2

The text on the marker reads:
"On this site the United States Flag was first raised in Southern California by Lt. Stephen C. Rowan U.S.N., Commanding Sailors and Marines July 29, 1846. (Marker Number 63.)"
Marker Number: 63.00

Marker Name: San Diego Viejo Plaza

County: San Diego

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Location:
Old Town Plaza (Washington Square), Old Town San Diego State Historic Park


Website: [Web Link]

Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

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