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

Agua Mansa Cemetery

Agua Mansa Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

1. Agua Mansa Marker

Inscription. This historic site marks the resting place of the pioneers of the Agua Mansa area which was started about 1840. The preservation of this cemetery began in 1951.

Erected 1961 by Jurupa Palor No. 296 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 121.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 34° 2.422′ N, 117° 21.885′ W. Marker is in Colton, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Agua Mansa Road 0.2 miles east of Riverside Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 Agua Mansa Road, Colton CA 92324, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Louis Robidoux (within shouting distance of this marker); Trujillo Adobe (approx. 1.7 miles away); Highgrove Hydroelectric Plant (approx. 2.4 miles away); Colton Public Library (approx. 3.1 miles away); Colton Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Civilian War Workers Memorial

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(approx. 3.1 miles away); Colton Schoolhouse Bell (approx. 3.3 miles away); Buena Vista Bridge (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colton.

More about this marker. This is California Historical Landmark No. 121 - Agua Mansa. Statement of Significance: Don Juan Bandini, owner of the Jurupa Rancho, donated parts of his rancho to a group of New Mexican colonists in 1845 on the understanding that they would aid in repelling Indian raids on his stock. The community was named Agua Mansa - Gentle Water - and was prosperous until 1862, when a great flood suddenly swept down the Santa Ana, carrying away the village of adobe buildings and covering the fields with sand and gravel. The village was rebuilt on higher ground, but never regained its former prosperity.

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

2. Agua Mansa Marker

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

3. Agua Mansa Marker

The marker is visible behind the fence.

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

4. Agua Mansa Marker

Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, 1854 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2024

5. Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, 1854

California Historical Landmark No. 121

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

6. Agua Mansa

Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Established 1854
California State Historic Landmark
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum

Bridge Built 1956 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Drew W, March 16, 2013

7. Bridge Built 1956

For preservation of Agua Mansa Cemetery. This plaque is at the entrance to the cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2013, by Drew W of Vista, California. This page has been viewed 1,298 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2013, by Drew W of Vista, California. 5. submitted on June 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on March 26, 2013, by Drew W of Vista, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.