Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Moorten Botanical Garden
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 31, 2019
1. Moorten Botanical Garden Marker
Site of Moorten’s Desert Land and Botanical Garden, established by Patricia and Cactus Slim Moorten, 1940.Erected 1965 by Palm Springs Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 33° 48.023′ N, 116° 32.748′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Palm Canyon Drive and El Camino Way, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in Moorten Botanical Garden, open daily 10-4, closed Wednesdays. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92264, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McCallum House (approx. 1.4 miles away); McManus Village Green (approx. 1.4 miles away); May Peace Prevail on Earth (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Oasis Hotel Dining Hall (approx. 1.4 miles away); "Above and Beyond" (approx.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, March 31, 2019
2. Moorten Botanical Garden and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
