12/2/1996
Landmark information
- Location:
N side of Market St (State Hwy 163), between Pacific and Kettner, San Diego - Plaque:
Nothing Remains - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
12/2/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
12/2/1996 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 42.701, W 117 10.201
About this landmark
Plaque text:
San Diego Barracks
1850 - 1921
An Army supply depot for southern California was established on this site in 1850. Designated New San Diego Post, it was garrisoned by troops from December 2, 1850 to May, 1866. Reoccupied December, 1869. Name changed to San Diego Barracks April 5, 1879. Abandoned December 15, 1921. Acquired by city of San Diego July 13, 1938.