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

Quail Valley Country Club

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Quail Valley Country Club Marker

Inscription. In 1891, Mr. Charles L. Cooper purchased 300 acres to be used as a game preserve for hunting quail, dove and rabbit. In the 1920's, a club house, tennis courts, stables and a large pool called “The Plunge” were added. In the 1940's, Cooper's son Charles E. Cooper added a guard gate entrance. The private resort community existed until the early 1970's.

Erected 2017 by Menifee Valley Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 33° 42.308′ N, 117° 14.542′ W. Marker is in Menifee, California, in Riverside County. Marker is at the intersection of La Bertha Lane and Quail Place, on the left when traveling east on La Bertha Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23890 La Bertha Ln, Quail Valley CA 92587, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James B. Ferrell Ranch (approx. 2.2 miles away); William Newport Ranch (approx. 2.8 miles away); Kings Inn (approx. 3.1 miles away); 1890 Menifee School (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pinacate (approx. 3.9 miles away); 1918 Romoland School (approx. 4.9 miles away);

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Hans Christensen Family (approx. 5.1 miles away); Motte Brothers (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menifee.

More about this marker. The marker can be viewed from a distance through a fence.
Nothing remains of the clubhouse and pool.

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

2. Quail Valley Country Club Marker

Quail Valley Clubhouse image. Click for full size.

Menifee Valley Historical Association

3. Quail Valley Clubhouse

Quail Valley Pool image. Click for full size.

Menifee Valley Historical Association

4. Quail Valley Pool

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.