George Horatio Derby
| Era | Mexican War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Wall | H |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 3 |
| Plaque Number | 8 |
In 1853, George arrived in the small outpost of San Diego, California to begin mapping the region and developing plans for redirecting the San Diego River from the marshy delta of San Diego Bay and directly into the Pacific Ocean. This was to avoid floods that periodically silted up the bay and made use of the bay by ships difficult or impossible.
Presented by the Members of:
John P. Squibob Chapter 1853 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
Plaque Wall Map
