| San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park | |
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 Interactive map of San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park | |
| Nearest city | Escondido, California |
| Coordinates | 33°05′10″N116°59′24″W / 33.086111°N 116.99°W /33.086111; -116.99 |
| Governing body | State of California |
| Reference no. | 533[1] |
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park honors the soldiers who fought in the 1846Battle of San Pasqual, the bloodiest battle in California during theMexican–American War.[2] The battle was fought between United States troops under the command of General Stephen Kearny, and the Californio forces under the command of General Andres Pico on December 6, 1846.
TheNative Sons of the Golden West were instrumental in raising money, preserving and ultimately creating the park which was then given to the state ofCalifornia.[3] It is now aCalifornia State Park as well as aCalifornia Historical Landmark. The 50-acre (200,000 m2) park is next to theSan Diego Zoo Safari Park, at San Pasqual Valley Road, south ofEscondido, California, on Highway 78 inSan Diego County.[2]
The park is open only on weekends, and features a visitor center with displays about the cultural history of theSan Pasqual Valley, exhibits, and a movie about the battle.[4] Living history presentations are held at the park, with volunteers from the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association.
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