🏰 Fort Guijarros

United States · Americas · 32.67°N, 117.24°W

Fort Guijarros was a Spanish fort in what is now San Diego, California, United States. Its name means "Fort Cobblestones" in English. It was built in 1797 on Ballast Point as the first defensive fortifications for San Diego Bay. It was involved in the Battle of San Diego, a naval battle between the fort and an American trading vessel. The site is registered as California Historical Landmark #69.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	32.67°N, 117.24°W · view on map

Fort Guijarros is located in United States, in Americas.

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