Egger Highlands is a residential neighborhood in the
southern
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section of
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. It neighbors
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and
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to the north,
Imperial Beach
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to the southwest and
Chula Vista
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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
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church. Egger Highlands, along with other portions of South San Diego, was annexed by the city of San Diego from
San Diego County
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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
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Neighborhoods in San Diego
South Bay (San Diego County)