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Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

1881

 
 
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 15, 2022
1. 1881 Marker
Inscription. George Chaffey purchases land from the Etiwanda Colony from Captain Joseph Garcia.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
 
Location. 34° 6.331′ N, 117° 37.076′ W. Marker is in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in San Bernardino County. It is on Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right. Marker is located at Route 66 Trailhead Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8476 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1887 (a few steps from this marker); 1977 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1870s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1880s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1858 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Electric Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Pavement (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rancho Cucamonga.
 
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1881 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 15, 2022
2. 1881 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
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Jun. 23, 2026