Menifee in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Motte Brothers

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Motte Brothers Marker

Inscription. Alphonse Motte and his brothers came to America from France in the late 1880's with an interest in sheep and agriculture. In the 1930's his oldest son John Victor partnered with brothers Frank and Charles to grow potatoes, onions, alfalfa and other grains in the Perris Valley. In 1960 John Victor established his own farming operation with his two sons, Leon and John, naming it Motte and Sons.

Erected 2016 by Menifee Valley Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 33° 44.587′ N, 117° 9.92′ W. Marker is in Menifee, California, in Riverside County. It is at the intersection of California Route 74 and Autumn Winds Drive, on the left when traveling east on California Route 74. Located near the Motte Historical Car Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28380 CA-74, Menifee CA 92585, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1918 Romoland School (approx. ¼ mile away); Kings Inn (approx. 2.7 miles away); Fred McCall Family (approx. 3 miles away); Pinacate (approx. 4.1 miles away); William Newport Ranch

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Kirkpatrick Family (approx. 4.3 miles away); 1890 Menifee School (approx. 4.3 miles away); Quail Valley Country Club (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menifee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Southern Hotel (was approx. 4½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Motte Museum. (Submitted on July 6, 2021.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

2. Motte Brothers Marker

The barn houses the Motte Historical Car Museum, built in 1985 by the Motte family.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,009 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.