San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Spanish Trail
1829 - 1848
This plaque commemorates the 1200-mile Old Spanish Trail, an historic pack trail from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This trail was used by Native Americans, explorers, trappers, immigrants, and Mexican traders who brought woolen goods from New Mexico in exchange for highly prized California mules and horses. In active use between 1829 and 1848, the portion passing through San Dimas became known as the “Upper San Bernardino Road” and was later used by wagons and stagecoaches.
Congress designated the routes as the Old Spanish National Historic Trail in 2002.
Erected by City of San Dimas, San Dimas Historical Society, San Dimas Corral of Westerners, and Old Spanish Trail Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 34° 6.426′ N, 117° 48.182′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Walnut Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Bonita Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . Jedediah Strong Smith (a few steps from this marker); The Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); The R.M. Teague House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Teague Nursery Showroom (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Jose Division Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Residence in San Dimas (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Dimas Marmalade Factory (approx. ¼ mile away); San Dimas Sheriff’s Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.