12/2/1996
Landmark information
- Location:
NW corner of Garnet Ave and Pico St, San Diego - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
12/2/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
12/2/1996 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 48.319, W 117 13.385
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Kate Olivia Sessions' Nursery Site
1857-1940
This plaque commemorates the life and influence of a woman who envisioned San Diego beautiful. On this site she operated a nursery and gained world renown as a horticulturist. She was the first woman to receive the international Meyer Medal in genetics.