Mormon Battalion Historic Site, San Diego

Name: Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Address: 2510 Juan St, San Diego, 92110, United States
Telephone: +1 619-298-3317

#53 among attractions in San Diego

Museum, Historical place

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The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is a historic site in Old Town, San Diego, California, in honor of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served in the United States Army's Mormon Battalion during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848. The battalion was stationed in Old Town in 1847, and they built wells and a courthouse on the site. In the 1960s, the LDS Church opened a visitor center to commemorate their historical ties to San Diego. A new visitor center was dedicated on January 30, 2010. ()

Coordinates: 32°45'15"N, 117°11'38"W

Address

2510 Juan StWestern San Diego (Old Town)San Diego 92110 United States

Contact

+1 619-298-3317

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Mormon Battalion Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, MCRD San Diego Command Museum, Casa de Estudillo, Valley View Casino Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mormon Battalion Historic Site open?

Mormon Battalion Historic Site is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mormon Battalion Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Heritage Park, San Diego (2 min walk), Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours, San Diego (2 min walk), Whaley House, San Diego (3 min walk), Casa de Estudillo, San Diego (5 min walk).

How to get to Mormon Battalion Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mormon Battalion Historic Site:

Bus

San Diego Old Town • Lines: 2006, 2016, 2017, N2003 (7 min walk)
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (8 min walk)

Train

Old Town (9 min walk)

Light rail

Old Town • Lines: 510, 530 (9 min walk)
Morena/Linda Vista • Lines: 530 (18 min walk)