Chiriaco Summit in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Contractors General Hospital
Photographed by Vince Jackson, March 15, 2015
1. Site of Contractors General Hospital Marker
Erected 1992 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. (Marker Number 992.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 33° 39.663′ N, 115° 43.305′ W. Marker is in Chiriaco Summit, California, in Riverside County. It is on Chiriaco Road 0.1 miles east of Summit Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the cactus garden next to the parking lot of General Patton Memorial
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Coachella Valley, and in the Peninsular 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: Romero Pass (here, next to this marker); Catapults (a few steps from this marker); Scythed Chariots (a few steps from this marker); Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); 33-barreled Organs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chiriaco Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Coachella Valley Recipients (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); California-Arizona Maneuver Area (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chiriaco Summit.
Also see . . . Henry John Kaiser (1882 - 1967) - Find A Grave Memorial.
Photographed by Vince Jackson, March 15, 2015
2. Site of Contractors General Hospital Marker
Marker has been relocated to the entrance of the George S. Patton Museum at Chiraco Summit, CA.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 17, 2018
3. Site of Contractors General Hospital Marker
The marker can be seen on the right, behind the trees.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 13, 2011
4. Old marker at old location
Photographed by Drew W, March 1, 2013
5. Old marker location
The marker was missing in 2013, now replaced.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 17, 2018
6. Old marker location
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2020. 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Vince Jackson of San Clemente, California. 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on March 3, 2013, by Drew W of Vista, California. 6. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
