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, 1858 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.

Marker is on West Harbor Drive east of Pacific Highway, on the right when traveling west.