McConaughy House - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 32° 45.218 W 117° 11.539
11S E 481984 N 3623991
One of a few historical signs at Heritage Park in old town San Diego.
Waymark Code: WM14D92
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The sign says, "This home is named for its original owner, John McConaughy, who founded the first scheduled passenger and freight service in San Diego County. His four-horse passenger stages and six-horse wagons operated between San Diego and Julian. Built in 1887."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Diego, CA, USA


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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