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

Cucamonga Winery

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020

1. Cucamonga Winery Marker

Inscription. Established by Tiburcio Tapia, to whom the Cucamonga Rancho was granted March 3, 1839 by Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado of Mexico.

Erected 1950 by Ontario Parlor No 251 Native Daughters of the Golden West, Los Ranchos Parlor No. 283 Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 490.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1839.

Location. 34° 6.434′ N, 117° 36.625′ W. Marker is in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) and Vineyard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8916 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, 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 walking distance of this marker: The Thomas Winery … More than a century of service. (here, next to this marker); Tapia Adobe Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cucamonga Labor Camp

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 1826 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1839 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1840s (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1858 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rancho Cucamonga.

Regarding Cucamonga Winery.
This site is California Historical Landmark No. 490.

Additional keywords. California Historical Landmark No. 490

Cucamonga Winery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Beeman, May 28, 2006

2. Cucamonga Winery

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020

3. Cucamonga Winery Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020

4. Cucamonga Winery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 6,687 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on May 29, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.