San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

To Jedediah Smith

Pathfinder of the Southern Sierras

Photographed by Michael Kindig

1. To Jedediah Smith Marker

Inscription. Born at Brambridge in Northern N.Y. January 6, 1799 he discovered south pass of the Rocky Mts. the great gateway through which passed nearly all subsequent migration west and northwest from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

He was the first American to enter California by the overland route through Cajon Pass in November 1826. Jedediah Smith stands peerless among the pathfinders of California's epic past.

Erected 1951 by Lugonia Parlor 241 Native Daughters of Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1909.

Location. 34° 6.378′ N, 117° 17.361′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on North Arrowhead Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at Arrowhead Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino CA 92415, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Mormon Stockade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 60th Anniversary of the CCC (about 500 feet away); United States Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Theater (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot (approx. 1.2 miles away); POW MIA Memorial Flag Pole (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Original McDonald's (approx. 1.4 miles away); Albert Okura (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Bernardino.

Other markers no longer nearby. Arrowhead Plaza (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Council House (was

Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

2. To Jedediah Smith Marker

within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Charles C Rich, Amasa M Lyman (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Settlement of San Bernardino (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Jedediah Smith’s Journal - First Expedition to California / 7 Aug 1826 - 3 Jul 1827. (Submitted on November 20, 2014.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 21, 2018

3. To Jedediah Smith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,207 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.