Egger Highlands, San Diego

Coordinates: 32°35′18″N 117°5′49″W / 32.58833°N 117.09694°W / 32.58833; -117.09694
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Egger Highlands is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of San Diego. It neighbors Palm City and Nestor to the east, San Diego Bay to the north, Imperial Beach to the southwest and Chula Vista to the northeast. Major thoroughfares include Coronado Avenue, Saturn Boulevard, and Palm Avenue.

History

Egger Highlands is named for the Egger family, which donated land in 1946 to house St. Charles Catholic Church, the area's first Roman Catholic church.[1] Egger Highlands, along with other portions of South San Diego, was annexed from San Diego County in 1957.

Facilities and landmarks

Egger Highlands is home to the Robert Egger, Sr. Community Park, located at Coronado Avenue and Saturn Boulevard.

Education

Private schools in Egger Highlands include the St. Charles School.

References

External links

History of St. Charles Parish - http://www.saintcharles.org/History/index.htm

32°35′18″N 117°5′49″W / 32.58833°N 117.09694°W / 32.58833; -117.09694