Chino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of the Battle of Chino
This was also the site of the Chino Ranch Station of the Butterfield Stage Line, 1858–61.
Erected 1946 by Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Native Sons of the Golden West, and Civic Organizations of Chino Valley on September 28.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1680.
Location. 33° 59.388′ N, 117° 43.057′ W. Marker is in Chino, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Eucalyptus Avenue near Pipeline Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4040 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino CA 91710, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rancho Chino Adobe Site (here, next to this marker); The Korean War (approx. 4˝ miles away); MiG Alley (approx. 4˝ miles away); From the Ashes (approx. 4˝ miles away); Communist Military Casualties of the Korean War (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chino.
Also see . . . Los Angeles in the War with Mexico. Monograph by Mark J. Denger on the California State Military Museum website. (Submitted on May 26, 2006.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 7,558 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.