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Derby Dike

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Derby Dike is an Earthworks levee embankment built along the San Diego River in San Diego County, California, by Lieutenant George Derby in 1853. The Derby Dike is a California Historical Landmark No. 244 listed on June 10, 1936. The Derby Dike ran from Old Town San Diego to Point Loma, about 5 miles (8km). A California historical marker is at Taylor Street and Presidio Drive. Read more on Wikipedia

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