Ontario in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
George Chaffey, Jr.
1848-1932
Photographed by Levi Gonzalez, May 22, 2020
1. George Chaffey, Jr. Marker
Engineer, Developer, Inventor
His vision for a thriving
model colony laid the foundation
for all that Ontario has become.
John Edwards Svenson, FNSS Sculptor
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 3.925′ N, 117° 38.908′ W. Marker is in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on North Plum Avenue 0.1 miles north of East B Street, in the median. Marker is located in a planter near the entrance of Ontario Senior Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 East B Street, Ontario CA 91764, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ontario Town Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); WCTU Fountain (about 800 feet away); Mule Car (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ontario Masonic Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nine Young Pepper Trees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ontario Laundry Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. Ό mile away); McCann Block Building (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ontario.
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Photographed by Levi Gonzalez, May 22, 2020
2. George Chaffey, Jr. Marker and Bust
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
