Ontario in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hitching Post
Ontarios' First Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 22, 2024
1. Hitching Post Marker
This hitching post was used by Ontarios' first library patrons for their horses. It stood for many years beside Ontarios' first library erected in 1906 at the corner of "D" St. and Euclid.
Presented to us by Alberta Schaefer, librarian.
Erected by Graber Olive House.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 34° 4.699′ N, 117° 38.87′ W. Marker is in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from 4th Street Ό mile east of Euclid Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located at the historic Graber Olive House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 E 4th St, Ontario CA 91764, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Graber Olive House (a few steps from this marker); College Park Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rosewood Court Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakley House (approx. Ό mile away); Armsley Square Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); El Morado Court Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Central School (approx. half a mile away); James A. Finley House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ontario.
Regarding Hitching Post. This location, the Graber Olive House, was declared Historic District No. 8 by the City of Ontario, California.
Graber Olive House closed during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fundraising and efforts to reopen are underway (2025-2026).
For more information, see nearby marker: Graber Olive House.
Additional keywords. Graber Olive House
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 22, 2024
2. Hitching Post and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 6, 2018
3. Graber Olive House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
