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

Nine Young Pepper Trees

Photographed By Joseph Beeman

1. Nine Young Pepper Trees Marker

Inscription. This is one of nine young pepper trees purchased and planted on Euclid Avenue by the students of Ontario's nine public elementary schools in observance of Arbor Day, March 8, 1954. The young trees were planted as replacements for mature trees lost in the severe windstorm that struck this area in December, 1953.

Erected 1954 by Ontario's nine public elementary schools.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 34° 3.818′ N, 117° 39.058′ W. Marker is in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) near Holt Boulevard, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ontario CA 91762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mule Car (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ontario Town Square (about 600 feet away); WCTU Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Chaffey, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central School (approx. 0.6 miles away); El Morado Court Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rosewood Court Historic District

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Olive Mill (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ontario.

Also see . . . Schinus molle. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Joseph Beeman, April 9, 2006

2. Pepper Tree

The marker is on the ground near this pepper tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 2,833 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on October 6, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.