Morongo Valley in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Morongo Indian Village
Morongo Indian Village
Hans de Crevecoeur - first white settler, lived in tent where son Ben, first white boy was born in Morongo Basin 1876.
Mark (Chuck) Warren homesteaded in 1876, first house in this entire area, son Edwin born 1888 - daughter Lela, first white girl born in Morongo Basin 1892.
Erected 1963 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 34° 2.954′ N, 116° 34.381′ W. Marker is in Morongo Valley, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Vale Drive near Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11249 Vale Drive, Morongo Valley CA 92256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneertown (approx. 8.6 miles away); Whitewater (approx. 10.2 miles away); Warren's Well (approx. 11.1 miles away); Angel Cove (approx. 12.4 miles away); Heroic Veterans (approx. 13.2 miles away); Tramway Gas Station (approx. 13.2 miles away); The Paul H. Dougherty Residence (approx. 14 miles away); Hamrick House (approx. 14 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker is located in Covington Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.