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

"Ramona"

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

1. "Ramona" Marker

Inscription. Within this valley was laid part of the scene, and here resided a number of the characters portrayed in Helen Hunt Jackson's historical novel, "Ramona", which depicted life and presented the status of the Indians of many great ranchos in early California beginning around the 1850s. This story, dramatized by the late Garnet Holme, was first presented on this site Apr. 13 1923, becoming annual event.

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with Ramona Pageant Association, Inc. (Marker Number 1009.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1933.

Location. 33° 43.178′ N, 116° 56.972′ W. Marker is in Hemet, California, in Riverside County. It can be reached from Ramona Bowl Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the first set of steps to the entrance of Ramona Bowl Amphitheater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet CA 92544, 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pochea Indian Village Site (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Airtanker 82 (approx. 4.2 miles away); Soviet Transpolar Landing Site (approx. 4.4 miles away); Estudillo Mansion (approx. 4.4 miles away); Transpolar Record Flight Site (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hemet Maze Stone (approx. 7½ miles away); Fred McCall Family (approx. 11½ miles away); Juan Diego Flats (approx. 12.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hemet.

Also see . . . Helen Hunt Jackson (1831 - 1885) - Find A Grave Memorial. (Submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)

Ramona Bowl Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

2. Ramona Bowl Mural

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

3. Ramona Bowl Mural

Ramona Since 1923 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

4. Ramona Since 1923

"Ramona" Mural Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, February 12, 2011

5. "Ramona" Mural Dedication

The California Family Life Center Empower Youth Program in collaboration with the Ramona Bowl Pageant Association dedicate this mural to the fine people who have devoted their lives to bring our valley the "Ramona" play for over 82 years, and many more to come.

April 7, 2005

Artists

John H. Mesa • Aundrea Selden
Amanda Poppert • Maria Bueno
Ashley Parda • Ricardo Andrade
Destiny Qunitero • Josse Flores

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

6. Ramona Bowl

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

7. Ramona Bowl

Photographed by Chris Bell, February 12, 2011

8. Ramona Bowl

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,514 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.