South Los Angeles in Inglewood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Centinela Springs

Aguaje de la Centinela

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Centinela Springs Marker

Inscription. On this site, bubbling springs once flowed from their source in a deep water basin which has existed continuously since the Pleistocene Era. Prehistoric animals, Indians, and early Inglewood settlers were attracted here by the pure artesian water. The springs and valley were named after sentinels guarding cattle in the area.

Erected 1970 by California State Parks; and Historical Society of Centinela Valley. (Marker Number 363.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 33° 58.464′ N, 118° 20.558′ W. Marker is in Inglewood, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from Warren Lane, 0.3 miles east of Centinela Avenue. Located in the park, near the pool. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Warren Lane, Inglewood CA 90302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Institute of Musical Arts (approx. 1½ miles away); Doumakes House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Centinela Adobe (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gateway to the Hills

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Leimert Plaza Park (approx. 2.2 miles away); Leimert Plaza (approx. 2.2 miles away); Leimert Park Living (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leimert Park Village (approx. 2.3 miles away).

Marker and Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 14, 2018

2. Marker and Fountain

Old Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 14, 2018

3. Old Fountain

No longer in use. Marked by California History and Landmarks Club in 1939.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.