Near Desert Center in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Corn Springs

Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 16, 2013

1. Corn Springs Marker

Inscription. Mortar holes and rock paintings mark this as a one time Indian habitation. Gold and silver prospectors found the spring flowing as late as the 1920s. One of them, Gus Lederer, gave up roving and became known as "Mayor of Corn Springs." He lived in a cabin, grew vegetables, left the area clear of litter and assisted travelers.

Erected by County of Riverside. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 37.523′ N, 115° 19.429′ W. Marker is near Desert Center, California, in Riverside County. Marker is on Corn Springs Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Corn Springs Campground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Desert Center CA 92239, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Gus Lederer 1868-1932 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line).

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Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 16, 2013

2. Corn Springs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2013, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2013, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.