Chiriaco Summit in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Desert Training Center

California-Arizona Maneuver Area

— Veterans Memorial —

Desert Training Center Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 1, 2010

1. Desert Training Center Marker

Inscription. This monument is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Army who were trained here at the Desert Training Center during World War II.

Erected 1998 by Billy Holcomb Chapter No. 1069, E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 94.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Desert Training Center, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists.

Location. 33° 39.683′ N, 115° 43.388′ W. Marker is in Chiriaco Summit, California, in Riverside County. Marker is on Chiriaco Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located approximately 200 feet southwest of the Museum entrance within the fenced in area of the exhibits. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62510 Chiriaco Road, Indio CA 92201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Desert Training Center (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Desert Training Center (within shouting distance of this marker); California-Arizona Maneuver Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Coachella Valley Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); 33-barreled Organs

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cannons (about 300 feet away); Scythed Chariots (about 400 feet away); Catapults (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chiriaco Summit.

Regarding Desert Training Center. This Plaque, honoring the many units that trained at the Desert Training Center, California-Arizona Maneuver Area, received donations from over 20 Chapters of E Clampus Vitus and many individuals. All appreciate the sacrifices to keep America a free county. SOURCE: Billy Holcomb Chapter 1069 35th Anniversary Plaque Book by Phillip Holdaway

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
This plaque was placed by the Billy Holcomb Chapter #1069 of the
Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus in cooperation with
Sam Brannan Chapter #1004, Platrix Chapter #2, Trinitarianus Chapter,
Mountain Charlie Chapter # 1850, New Helvetia Chapter #5, Yerba Buena Chapter #1, Estanislao Chapter #58, Monterey Viejo Chapter # 1846,
Joaquin Murietta Chapter #13, Squibob Chapter, Cyberwhang

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Chapter,
Lost Dutchman Chapter #5917, De La Guerra y Pacheco Chapter #1.5,
Lord Sholto Douglas Chapter #3, Bodie Chapter, Elephant Temperance Society,
Peter Lebek Chapter, Tuleburgh Chapter #69. Julia C. Bulette Chapter #1864

— Submitted April 22, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on November 3, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photo 1. submitted on December 19, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.