National Register of Historic Places

San Diego Presidio

San Diego Presidio is a historic place in San Diego, San Diego County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000226.

San Diego, San Diego County, CaliforniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000226★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is San Diego Presidio?

El Presidio Real de San Diego is a historic fort in San Diego, California. It was established on May 14, 1769, by Gaspar de Portolá, leader of the first European land exploration of Alta California—at that time an unexplored northwestern frontier area of New Spain.

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The record

Listing details

Name
San Diego Presidio
City
San Diego
County
San Diego County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000226
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.75926, -117.19453
When was San Diego Presidio listed on the National Register?

San Diego Presidio was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is San Diego Presidio located?

San Diego Presidio is located in San Diego, San Diego County, California at approximately 32.75926, -117.19453. See the map above.

Is San Diego Presidio a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. San Diego Presidio is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.