Mount Soledad cross controversy, War memorial cross at Mount Soledad in La Jolla, California, US.
The concrete Latin cross reaches 43 feet in height with its base and features a twelve-foot arm spread atop Mount Soledad overlooking San Diego.
The current cross, designed by Donald Campbell in 1954, replaced earlier wooden and stucco versions that stood at this location since 1913.
The Mount Soledad Memorial includes granite plaques honoring military veterans and represents an intersection of religious symbolism and military commemoration.
Visitors can access the memorial daily to view the veterans' plaques and observe panoramic views of San Diego from the elevated location.
The Mount Soledad cross generated decades of legal battles regarding the separation of church and state until its land transfer to private ownership in 2015.
GPS coordinates: 32.83980,-117.24465
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:43
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