Loma Linda in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
History Before Europeans
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
1. History Before Europeans Marker
Inscription.
History Before Europeans. . The San Bernardino Valley was populated by Shoshonean people for at least two thousand years before the arrival of Europeans. The People were mostly Serrano and Cahuilla, sharing common ancestry, some language, and cultural traditions. They were hunter-gatherers, living on acorns, roots, berries, fish, reptiles, and small game. During the summer months, groups migrated to higher ground, hunting and gathering in areas like Barton Flats and Bear Valley. Since the valley is part of a semi-arid and sub-tropical desert, rain was infrequent, often causing the creeks to run dry. The people were not farmers, thus they could survive with very little water, using creeks in season and at times digging shallow wells in dry creek beds.
The San Bernardino Valley was populated by Shoshonean people for at least two thousand years before the arrival of Europeans.
The People were mostly Serrano and Cahuilla, sharing common ancestry, some language, and cultural traditions. They were
hunter-gatherers, living on acorns, roots, berries, fish, reptiles, and small game. During the summer months, groups migrated to
higher ground, hunting and gathering in areas like Barton Flats and Bear Valley. Since the valley is part of a semi-arid and
sub-tropical desert, rain was infrequent, often causing the creeks to run dry. The people were not farmers, thus they could
survive with very little water, using creeks in season and at times digging shallow wells in dry creek beds.
Location. 34° 3.117′ N, 117° 13.817′ W. Marker is in Loma Linda, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Mission Road west of Earp Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11098 Westin St, Loma Linda CA 92354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
