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A fort and mission were established in 1769, which gradually expanded into a settlement under first Spanish and then Mexican rule. San Diego officially became part of the U.S. in 1848, and the town was named the county seat of San Diego County when California was granted statehood in 1850.
From 1857 to 1860, San Diego became the western terminus of the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line, the earliest overland stagecoach and mail operation from the Eastern United States to California, coming from Texas through New Mexico Territory in less than 30 days. Horton Plaza honors Alonzo Horton, who helped develop Downtown.
1860 San Diego Herald, San Diego’s first newspaper, founded in 1851 by John Judson Ames, publishes its last edition. 1861 San Diego floods from heavy rains; state-wide storms. 1861 United States Civil War begins. It ends April 9, 1865 with General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. May 27, 1862 Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hits San Diego region
Apr 28, 2021 · In 1821, the Mexican War of Independence removed it from Spanish control, and in 1848 the Mexican-American war led to another change of hands, as California became part of the United States. San Diego saw further development in 1867 when Alonzo Horton built New Town, which would later become the Gaslamp Quarter .
On January 9, 1769, the San Cárlos sailed from La Paz, after the performance of impressive religious ceremonies at which Father Serra presided. The San Antonio sailed from San José del Cabo on February 15th, and the third vessel, the San Jose, followed many months later, but went to “the Port of Missing Ships.”.
Lower level of the San Diego History Center 1649 El Prado, Suite #3 San Diego, CA 92101 For research questions: [email protected] 619-232-6203 Junípero Serra Museum
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San Diego, City (pop., 2020: 1,386,932) and port, southern California, U.S. It is located on San Diego Bay, the site of major naval and military bases. Sighted by the Spanish in 1542 and named San Miguel, the area was renamed San Diego in 1602. In 1769 the Spanish established a military post on the site, and Junípero Serra dedicated the first ...
