Kearney Trail - San Diego, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 45.273 W 117° 11.814
11S E 481555 N 3624094
This tablet marks the end of the Kearney Trail that was used in the 1840's in Old Town San Diego.
Waymark Code: WMM9RH
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2014
Views: 11
This is located in the north east part of the plaza. The marker says,
"The End of the Kearney Trail
December 12, 1846
Marked by San Diego Chapter of Daughters of The American Revolution 1920".
Road of Trail Name: Kearney Trail
State: California
County: San Diego
Historical Significance:
outhern Emigrant Trail, also known as the Gila Trail, the Kearny Trail, and the Butterfield Stage Trail, was a major land route for immigration into California from the eastern United States that followed the Santa Fe Trail to New Mexico during the California Gold Rush. Unlike the more northern routes, pioneer wagons could travel year round, mountain passes not being blocked by snows, however it had the disadvantage of summer heat and lack of water in the desert regions through which it passed in New Mexico Territory and the Colorado Desert of California. Subsequently it was a route of travel and commerce between the eastern United States and California. Many herds of cattle and sheep were driven along this route and it was followed by the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line in 1857-1858 and then the Butterfield Overland Mail from 1858 - 1861.
Years in use: 1840's
How you discovered it:
Plaque
Website Explination:
The actual name for the trail is the Southern Emigrant Trail:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Emigrant_Trail
Why?:
To get to San Diego from the west, now Old Town San Diego
Directions:
2802 Juan Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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