Morongo Valley in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Morongo Indian Village

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 21, 2015

1. Morongo Indian Village Marker

Inscription. This monument located on site of the
Morongo Indian Village
Here John Morongo was born 1850, became outstanding member of the Morongo clan for whom Morongo Basin was named. Later was appointed U.S. Peace Officier with title of Captain.

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: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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. It 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,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Coachella Valley,

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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pioneertown (approx. 8.6 miles away); The Red Dog Saloon (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).

More about this marker. This marker is located in Covington Park.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 21, 2015

2. Morongo Indian Village Marker

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 1,254 times since then and 68 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.