San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Mormon Stockade
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
1. Mormon Stockade Marker
Mormon Stockade, built 1851 for protection against Indians, at site of 1839 Lugo Adobe, city's first house.
A joint S.B. Historical Society and Main Street Project.
original plaque:
On this site in 1839 was built the first house in San Bernardino, the home of Jose del Carmen Lugo one of the grantees of the Rancho San Bernardino.
Also on this site in 1851 a stockade of logs was built as a protection against Indians. In it more than a hundred pioneer families lived for over a year.
Erected 1927 by Arrowhead Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 44.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 34° 6.332′ N, 117° 17.349′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Arrowhead Avenue north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino CA 92415, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Council House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Charles C Rich, Amasa M Lyman (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Settlement of San Bernardino (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Arrowhead Plaza (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. In July 2018, many of the markers in this neighborhood were missing. The street sign and the Civilian Conservation Corps Monument were still in place.
Regarding Site of Mormon Stockade. In 1932 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 44.
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Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
2. Site of Mormon Stockade Marker
Original 1927 plaque, now missing.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
3. San Bernardino County Courthouse
Marker is visible to the left of the entrance doors.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Marker Missing, 2018
Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005
5. San Bernardino County Courthouse
Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 29, 2011
6. Civilian Conservation Corps Monument
See Nearby Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,898 times since then and 60 times this year. Last updated on July 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 6. submitted on December 24, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
