11/29/2000
Landmark information
- Location:
Pomerado Rd, 0.1 mi E of I-15, 5 mi SE of Escondido - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
11/29/2000 - Date Most Recently Visited:
11/29/2000 - GPS Coordinates:
N 33 3.309, W 117 4.171
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Mule Hill
On December 7, 1846, day following battle of San Pasqual, fought five miles east of here, General Stephen Kearny's command while marching on San Diego was attacked by Californians. The Americans counter-attacked, occupied hill until December 11 when march was restored. Short of food, they ate mule meat and named the place "Mule Hill."