Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
327 entries match your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed. ⊲ Previous 100Next 100 

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Bernardino County, California

 
Clickable Map of San Bernardino County, California and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg San Bernardino County, CA (327) Inyo County, CA (133) Kern County, CA (336) Los Angeles County, CA (1886) Orange County, CA (457) Riverside County, CA (223) La Paz County, AZ (33) Mohave County, AZ (100) Clark County, NV (197)  SanBernardinoCounty(327) San Bernardino County (327)  InyoCounty(133) Inyo County (133)  KernCounty(336) Kern County (336)  LosAngelesCounty(1886) Los Angeles County (1886)  (457) Orange County (457)  RiversideCounty(223) Riverside County (223)  LaPazCountyArizona(33) La Paz County (33)  MohaveCounty(100) Mohave County (100)  ClarkCountyNevada(197) Clark County (197)
San Bernardino is the county seat for San Bernardino County
Adjacent to San Bernardino County, California
      Inyo County (133)  
      Kern County (336)  
      Los Angeles County (1886)  
      Orange County (457)  
      Riverside County (223)  
      La Paz County, Arizona (33)  
      Mohave County, Arizona (100)  
      Clark County, Nevada (197)  
 
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
101 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 15 — Holcomb Valley Road1861
On Arrowhead Lake Road, 0.1 miles south of Centennial Street, on the right when traveling south.
A free, graded road crossed here, running from Holcomb Valley to join the Brown Toll Road through the Cajon Pass. Citizens of Belleville raised $1,500 in 1861 to hire Jed Van Duzen, a local blacksmith, to build this road.Map (db m166290) HM
102 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 5 — John Brown Road at The Mojave Trail1870 and Prehistoric
On Choiceana Avenue north of Lilac Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1848, a detour branched off the ancient Mojave Trail (parallels Choiceana Avenue) going west to Cajon's old summit. In 1870, road maker John Brown enlarged the detour which with time became a major thoroughfare. Padre Garces, Jed Smith, Kit . . . Map (db m166560) HM
103 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 4 — John Brown Road CrossingAt Main Street — 1870 —
On Main St, 0.1 miles east of Seventh Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1870, road builder John A. Brown upgraded a small path into a road ten miles in length. Running between Cajon's old summit and the prehistoric Mojave Trail, it passed through Hesperia diagonally crossing today's Main Street in the . . . Map (db m166640) HM
104 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 1 — Las Flores Ranch / Mojave Trail
Near California Route 173, 2 miles east of California Route 138.
[This is a four sided monument with four different markers:] Side A: Las Flores Ranch Near this spot on March 25, 1866, Edwin Parrish, Nephi Bemis and Pratt Whiteside, young cowboys employed on this ranch, were ambushed, . . . Map (db m166670) HM
105 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — Las Flores Ranch Barn
On California Route 173, 2 miles California Route 138.
Largest old barn in Southern California. Erected in 1872 by ranch owners, Amos P. Houlton and James F. Houghton, with lumber cut and transported from Sawpit Canyon by oxen.Map (db m166669) HM
106 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 10 — Miller’s Corner1920's
Near Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Interstate 15, on the left when traveling west.
Miller's Corner was created when State Highway 31-C bypassed downtown Hesperia. This corner received its name from an auto mechanic named Miller who in 1923 opened a garage here. 1930 saw a large national airport built immediately south . . . Map (db m166535) HM
107 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 14 — Mojave Indian Trail / Hesperia Lakes
Near Arrowhead Lake Road, 0.7 miles south of Ranchero Road, on the left when traveling south.
Mojave Indian Trail Over 12,000 years ago the Anasazi people originally used the trail. In prehistoric times, the trail was used as a trade route to the sea. South of this area also lies the Vanyume village of Atongai, long extinct. . . . Map (db m166638) HM
108 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 1 — Old School HouseHesperia’s First School — 1883 - 1957 —
On Yucca Street west of C Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This is the oldest existing building in the city. On the first day of school, 23 students were on hand. For the next 74 years, the school continued to grow. With one teacher and first through eighth grades all in one room, this frontier . . . Map (db m166555) HM
Paid Advertisement
109 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 11 — Original Hesperia Beginnings1850’s
On Maple Avenue at Muscatel Street, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue.
In 1850, a man named Hanbrier erected the first commercial building in Topipa, Hesperia‘s original Indian name. A major road passed this general store leading to and from Cajon’s old summit. Homesteaders settled close by, but years of drought drove . . . Map (db m166668) HM
110 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 12 — Original Water Supply Ditch1880’s
On Hesperia Road, 0.1 miles south of Muscatel Street, on the right when traveling south.
Life giving water, urgently needed in growing Hesperia, first arrived at this place in 1886. Flumes, pipe, and ditches transported it seven miles from high in the San Bernardino Mountains. By the 1950's, Hesperia's water came from wells . . . Map (db m166556) HM
111 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 13 — Rolar’s “66” Gas Station1940’s
On Mariposa Road, 0.2 miles north of Joshua Street, on the left when traveling north.
This was as close as Hesperia got to Route 66. In 1940, Leroy and Della Rolar opened a service station-cafe on this property to help serve increasing motorists' needs along Route 66. State Highway 31-C became U.S. Route 66 in 1928. Actually . . . Map (db m166730) HM
112 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 8 — Summit Train Station1880’s
On California Route 138 at Summit Post Office Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 138.
The station was first named in 1887. This important railroad center began its decline in 1967 and no longer exists. Here, for over half a century, mighty steam engines thundered by in their battle to cross the menacing Cajon Pass. A . . . Map (db m166292) HM
113 California, San Bernardino County, Hesperia — 2 — Walters Store & HouseBuilt in 1915
On Juniper Street at Hesperia Road, on the right when traveling west on Juniper Street.
Walters Store is the oldest existing business building in the city. It started out as a general merchandise store. Here, young Hesperia purchased its needs as did motorists who passed by for nine years using the National Old Trails Road.Map (db m166554) HM
114 California, San Bernardino County, Highland — Aurantia ParkHighland
Near Greenspot Road, 0.3 miles east of Weaver Street, on the left when traveling east.
Highland played an important role in the Citrus Belt of the San Bernardino Valley. Historic development began during the 1850's when members of the Cram and Van Leuven families settled at the base of the East Highlands bench. In 1858 . . . Map (db m198023) HM
115 California, San Bernardino County, Highland — Greenspot Road BridgeNew Life for an Old Bridge
On Old Greenspot Road bike path, 0.2 miles south of Santa Ana Canyon Road.
Once serving citrus trucks, the Iron Bridge now beckons trail users. This bridge originated in Illinois at Joliet Iron and Steel Works, once the second largest steel mill in the country. It was constructed in 1912 to span the Mojave . . . Map (db m197847) HM
116 California, San Bernardino County, Highland — Patton State HospitalDSH-Patton Museum — April 17, 2015 —
Near Highland Avenue, 0.4 miles east of Victoria Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Established to honor those men and women who have lived, worked and received treatment at this institution; and to reflect on the significant role it has played in the advancement of psychiatric treatment in California. Through this museum . . . Map (db m197718) HM
117 California, San Bernardino County, Highland — Plunge Creek Bridgeat Greenspot Road
Near Greenspot Road, 0.3 miles east of Weaver Street, on the left when traveling east.
This bridge was originally part of six spans which crossed the Santa Ana River on La Cadena Street between the cities of Colton and Riverside, California, in the early 1900's. In 1933 the bridge was relocated to Greenspot Road by the County of San . . . Map (db m198021) HM
Paid Advertisement
118 California, San Bernardino County, Johannesburg — Major Michael Adams, USAFThe First In-Flight Fatality of the American Space Program
Near Trona Road, 4 miles north of U.S. 395, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of his contribution: Major Michael Adams, USAF, The First In-Flight Fatality of the American Space Program On November 15, 1967 Adams conducted a sub-orbital space flight with the mission of performing six scientific experiments. . . . Map (db m196351) HM
119 California, San Bernardino County, Keenbrook — 146 — Blue Cut
On Cajon Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Cajon Pass, separating the San Bernardino and San Gabriel ranges, has long been an important natural gateway. It is traversed by Indian trails, emigrant routes, railroads, and a superhighway. Early in the nineteenth century it became the southern . . . Map (db m119252) HM
120 California, San Bernardino County, Kelso — 16 — Jack and Ida Mitchell
On Essex Road at Black Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north on Essex Road. Reported missing.
Modern Pioneers, Miner and Geologist who helped to preserve these cavernsMap (db m78594) HM
121 California, San Bernardino County, Kelso — Kelso Depot
On Kelso Cima Road near Kelbaker Road, on the right when traveling east.
Several panels outline the history of the Kelso Depot Kelso: Why here? The railroad town of Kelso arose because of the steepness of the grade beyond and the abundance of groundwater below. The Cima Grade was too long and . . . Map (db m80564) HM
122 California, San Bernardino County, Kelso — Kelso JailMojave National Preserve
On Kelso Cima Road.
After several decades, the infamous, two cell, metal jail is in its original home near the Kelso Depot Visitor Center in Mojave National Preserve. Twelve years ago, officials at the Barstow office of the Health Department wanted it removed from . . . Map (db m82386) HM
123 California, San Bernardino County, Lake Arrowhead — 157 — Club Arrowhead in the Pines
On Arrowhead Villa Road, on the left when traveling north.
Club Arrowhead Villas was constructed and dedicated in 1926 by The Atkins Corporation as seen on the pillared entrance to Arrowhead Villas. It was to be a luxury resort catering to wealthy patrons from across the country seeking adventure and . . . Map (db m94403) HM
124 California, San Bernardino County, Lake Arrowhead — Lake Arrowhead Veterans Monument
Near Grass Valley Road, 0.2 miles north of Clubhouse Drive.
This Monument Is Dedicated To All Veterans Past, Present And FutureMap (db m180916) WM
125 California, San Bernardino County, Lake Arrowhead — Memorial to Pauliena LaFuze
On Rim of the World Highway (California Route 18).
"I never thought I would outlive the trees" A century old herself in 2005, and seeing many of her beloved trees bow to beetle and flame, Pauliena Lafuze had done just that. She has been a Lake Arrowhead Woman's Club member since the . . . Map (db m30409) HM
126 California, San Bernardino County, Lake Arrowhead — Mountain History Museum
On Peninsula Drive, 0 miles east of Rhine Road, on the left when traveling east.
Founded in 1986 as the Crest Forest Historical Society, the Rim of the World Historical Society now operates the Mountain History Museum in this renovated San Bernardino County Firehouse. Today, in its 25th anniversary year, the society . . . Map (db m72092) HM
Paid Advertisement
127 California, San Bernardino County, Landers — 123 — The Integratron
On Belfield Boulevard at Linn Road, on the right when traveling north on Belfield Boulevard.
The Integratron is the creation of George Van Tassel, and is based on the design of Moses' Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla, and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. The domed structure 35 feet high and 55 feet in diameter, was . . . Map (db m78533) HM
128 California, San Bernardino County, Lanfair — 19 — Camp Rock Spring
On Cedar Canyon Road at New York Mountain Road, on the right when traveling east on Cedar Canyon Road.
To the United States Soldiers of Camp Rock Spring --- who guarded the U.S. Mail No glory there, nor much chance for military fame, but true patriots and heroes were they, to submit to such privations--yet these are the nurseries of the army, . . . Map (db m78592) HM
129 California, San Bernardino County, Lanfair — Fort Pah-Ute1867-68
Near Old Government Road.
As many as eighteen enlisted men of Company "D," 9th U.S. Infantry once served duty here within the now crumbling walls of "Fort Pah-Ute." Although never established as an official fort, "Pah-Ute Creek," as it was commonly called, did house a small . . . Map (db m51274) HM
130 California, San Bernardino County, Lanfair Valley — 135 — Nevada Southern Railway
On Old Government Road at Lanfair Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Government Road. Reported missing.
In January of 1893 construction of Isaac C. Blake's Nevada Southern Railway commenced northward from Goffs toward Manvel (later known as Barnwell) for the purpose of hauling ore from the mining districts of southeastern California and southern . . . Map (db m78524) HM
131 California, San Bernardino County, Loma Linda — 95 — Guachama Rancheria
On Mission Road, 0.4 miles east of Mountain View Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
"Guachama Rancheria, lying along this road, was named San Bernardino May 20, 1810, by Francisco Dumetz. In 1819 it became the San Bernardino Rancho of Mission San Gabriel. The adobe administration building stood about 70 yds. north of this spot, . . . Map (db m51015) HM
132 California, San Bernardino County, Lucerne Valley — 737 — Chimney Rock
On Old Woman Springs Road (California Route 18) at Rabbit Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Woman Springs Road.
Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains culminated in The Battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. Although the Indians defended themselves fiercely, they were forced to retreat into the . . . Map (db m63982) HM
133 California, San Bernardino County, Lucerne Valley — 118 — Old Woman Springs Ranch
On Old Woman Springs Road (California Route 247) west of Stoney Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east.
This area of Lucern Valley became known as Old Woman Springs when a government survey party discovered a number of Indian women camping here in 1856. The original water source, now called Cottonwood Springs, is directly in front of you. In 1907 . . . Map (db m78538) HM
134 California, San Bernardino County, Lucerne Valley — Peter Davidson
On Kendall Road at Rabbit Springs Road, on the right when traveling north on Kendall Road.
In Honor of Peter Davidson Born in Scotland, 1826, settled in Lucerne Valley in 1883 and is believed to be the areas first white settler. He build a home on the knoll behind this site and gave food and lodging to wayfarers. He died, . . . Map (db m63948) HM
135 California, San Bernardino County, Lucerne Valley — The Last Indian Fight in Southern California
On Old Woman Springs Road (California Route 18) east of Rabbit Springs Road, on the right when traveling west.
In January 1867 Indians left their camp east of Chimney Rock to go into the San Bernardino Mountains where they looted and burned several cabins and a sawmill. In retaliation, a possee surprised the Indians at their camp and killed and wounded many, . . . Map (db m125886) HM
Paid Advertisement
136 California, San Bernardino County, Ludlow — 139 — Project Carryall
On National Trails Highway at Crucero Road, on the right when traveling east on National Trails Highway.
...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Micah 4:3 With the end of World War II and the onset of the Cold . . . Map (db m78521) HM
137 California, San Bernardino County, Ludlow — Site of RagtownThe Buckeye Mining District
On Bagdad Chase Road, 4.7 miles south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
At this location, Ragtown stood as a part of the once-booming "Buckeye Mining District". One mine in the district, the Bagdad-Chase, discovered by John Suter in the 1880s, was to become the largest single source of copper and gold in San Bernardino . . . Map (db m163984) HM
138 California, San Bernardino County, Ludlow — 133 — Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Shops
On National Trails Highway at Crucero Road, on the right when traveling east on National Trails Highway.
Seeking a more efficient way to get borax from his mines on the east side of Death Valley to processing facilities near Los Angeles, and hoping to tap the booms at Rhyolite, Tonopah, and Goldfield, Nevada, Francis Marion Smith built the Tonopah and . . . Map (db m78526) HM
139 California, San Bernardino County, Lytle Creek — 147 — Lytle Creek Canyon
On Lytle Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
Lytle Creek Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains has a long and interesting history. It is named for Andrew Lytle, who served as a company commander in the famed Mormon Battalion during the Mexican War. Lytle was among the earliest settlers of the . . . Map (db m78514) HM
140 California, San Bernardino County, Mentone — Camp Mill CreekCivilian Conservation Corps
Near Mill Creek Road, 0.1 miles east of Bryant Street, on the right when traveling east.
Commemorating enrollees, CCC Co’s. 541, 1341, 1941, 1943, and Forest Service - Military - Civilian personnel, CCC Camp Mill Creek F150, FD150. This plaque acknowledges the many accomplishments of all concerned. History . . . Map (db m197571) HM
141 California, San Bernardino County, Mentone — Henry Harbinson Sinclair1858-1914
On Mill Creek Road (California Route 38) 1 mile east of Bryant Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Henry Harbinson Sinclair, 1858-1914. A testimonial to his high and useful service as a pioneer in the establishment and development of the hydro electric industry in California.Map (db m155025) HM
142 California, San Bernardino County, Mentone — 158 — The Greenspot Market
On Mill Creek Road (California Route 38), on the right when traveling east.
By the mid-nineteenth century the San Bernardino Mountains and Valley were becoming enveloped with civilization. Travelers, merchants, families and explorers were constantly trekking the area, using the old Indian trails and logging roads that had . . . Map (db m95645) HM
143 California, San Bernardino County, Midway — 963 — Mojave Road
On Interstate 15, 34 miles north of Barstow, on the right when traveling north.
Long ago, Mohave Indians used a network of pathways to cross the Mojave Desert. In 1826, American trapper Jedediah Smith used their paths and became the first non-Indian to reach the California coast overland from mid-America. The paths were worked . . . Map (db m96576) HM
144 California, San Bernardino County, Midway — The Mojave Desert
On Interstate 15, 34 miles north of Barstow, on the right when traveling north.
The 47,877 square miles of the Mojave Desert occupy a significant portion of southeastern California and extend into southern Nevada, southwestern Utah, and northwestern Arizona. The desert is named after the Mojave Native American tribe and is . . . Map (db m229545) HM
Paid Advertisement
145 California, San Bernardino County, Mojave National Preserve — Rock HouseMojave National Preserve
On Rock Spring Road, 0.2 miles south of Cedar Canyon Road, on the left when traveling south.
While fighting in Europe during World War I, Bert Smith was exposed to poison gasses used during that war. Returning to the U.S. with scarred lungs, Bert eventually moved to the Mojave Desert in the late 1920s. When Bert built his Rock . . . Map (db m172446) HM
146 California, San Bernardino County, Morongo Valley — Morongo Indian Village
On Vale Drive near Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . Map (db m80563) HM
147 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Footprints in Time
On Interstate 15, 25 miles north of Baker, on the right when traveling north.
Today, Valley Wells is part of the Great Mojave Desert, but as recently as 15,000 years ago, this area was home to grasslands and temperate forests. As the environment of an area changes, so must its inhabitants either adapt or perish. How . . . Map (db m221111) HM
148 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Modern Highways
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
Cars completed the transportation revolution. Two lane roads like Route 66 and the Arrowhead Highway (road that Interstate 15 replaced) crossed the Mojave, and connected with a network of often dirt roads that gave motorized access to the . . . Map (db m221144) HM
149 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Movement in the Desert
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
To cross the dry and rugged Mojave Desert, early inhabitants developed foot trails traveling from spring to spring. These trails evolved from footpaths to pack routes and then wagon roads as Euro-Americans entered the desert. Railroad routes strayed . . . Map (db m83462) HM
150 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Railroads Revolutionize Transportation
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
By the late 1800s, transcontinental railroads were uniting the nation. The Southern Pacific was the first to cross the Mojave Desert in 1883. Train routes provided economical transportation for raw materials like minerals and cattle to larger . . . Map (db m83948) HM
151 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Ranching and Mining
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
Gold and silver discoveries during the mid-1800s brought hundreds of prospectors trekking across the eastern Mojave. Ephemeral camps sprang up throughout the desert as miners discovered copper and silver in nearby mountains. Ranchers moving into . . . Map (db m83927) HM
152 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — 70 — Valley Wells
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
In the late 1860's copper was discovered on Clark Montain and the Clark Mining District was organized. Ore was rich but high transportation costs soon caused mining to cease. In the late 1890's the railroad came within 30 miles and the original . . . Map (db m78573) HM
153 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Western Expansion
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
In 1776, while Spain was establishing missions in California, Father Garces became in the first known Europe to travel along Indian trails here. Mojave Indians helped guide Garces west to the San Gabriel Mission. In 1826, famed trapper and explorer . . . Map (db m83463) HM
Paid Advertisement
154 California, San Bernardino County, Mountain Pass — Who Has Lived Here?
On Interstate 15, 26 miles south of Primm, on the right when traveling south.
Humans have lived in the Mojave Desert for perhaps 12,000 years. The earliest humans inhabited this region during times of higher precipitation, when the dry lake beds of today were filled with water. Their projectile points, scrapers, and other . . . Map (db m83464) HM
155 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — Citizens of Needles
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the Citizens of Needles in memory of those who gave their services to the Nation during The World War. 1917 -1918Map (db m132965) WM
156 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — Historic Route 66in the Heart of Mojave
On 5 Mile Road west of Interstate 40, on the left when traveling west.
The Evolution of Route 66 Commissioned in 1926 and dubbed the "Mother Road," Route 66 linked Chicago and Los Angeles - a highway of hope that led thousands of people to a new life in the West. In 1926, less than half of Route 66 was . . . Map (db m201747) HM
157 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — 44 — Ibis Divisional Camp - Desert Training CenterCalifornia – Arizona Maneuver Area — 440th Anti – Aircraft Artillery - (Automatic Weapons) Battalion —
On U.S. 95 at milepost 66,, 10 miles north of Interstate 40, on the right when traveling north.
Camp Ibis was established at this site in the spring of 1942 – one of eleven such camps built in the California – Arizona Desert to harden and train United States Troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The 440th AAA . . . Map (db m78585) HM
158 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — 781 — National Old Trails
On North K Street, on the left when traveling north.
This bridge marks the site where the National Old Trails Highway later Highway 66 crossed the Colorado River. It links the Mojave Indian lands visited by Father Garces in 1776. Near this location the American Explorer, Jedediah Smith and his band of . . . Map (db m50647) HM
159 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — Needles El Garces Train Station, Needles, CaliforniaRoute 66 Roadside Attraction
On Quinn Court at G Street, on the right when traveling west on Quinn Court.
Formerly one of the grandest Harvey House Hotel, Restaurant & Santa Fe Train Stations. The hotel and restaurant were open from 1908 to 1949. The train station closed in 1988. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site . . . Map (db m33445) HM
160 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — Old Cantilever Train Signal
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
This old "West Needles" Cantilever Signal, reportedly the last one between Albuquerque and Los Angeles was relocated to this site with funds raised by The Friends of the Centennial in honor of the The Needles Railroad Workers. Special thanks to . . . Map (db m132964) HM
161 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — 188 — Von Schmidt State Boundary Monument
On Needles Highway, 0.1 miles south of Aha Macav Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
This marker commemorates the iron column erected in 1876 at the southernmost tip of the boundary survey line run by Allexey W. Von Schmidt, U. S. astronomer and surveyor. The line dividing Nevada and California was based on preliminary geodetic work . . . Map (db m29468) HM
162 California, San Bernardino County, Needles — 859 — Von Schmidt State Boundary Monument
On Needles Highway, 0.1 miles south of Aha Macav Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
This boundary monument, a cast iron column erected in 1873, marks the southern terminus of the California – Nevada State Boundary established by A. W. Von Schmidt's 1872 – 73 survey. Von Schmidt's line, the first officially recognized . . . Map (db m29467) HM
Paid Advertisement
163 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — Bagdad Café, Newberry Springs, CaliforniaRoute 66 Roadside Attraction
On National Trails Highway, 2 miles west of Fort Cady Road, on the right when traveling west.
Originally built in the 1950s, this world-famous restaurant was the location of the 1988 film, "Bagdad Café," which became the new name of the restaurant in 1995.Map (db m160081) HM
164 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — Camp Cady
On Harvard Road at Mannix Road, on the right when traveling south on Harvard Road.
In 1857 former Navy Lt. Edward Beale opened a wagon road along the 35th parallel while also testing camels for desert transport. He crossed the Colorado near Needles, CA. By 1858 the U.S. mail was running over this route. In August 1858 a wagon . . . Map (db m159410) HM
165 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — 963-1 — Camp Cady1860-1871
Near Cherokee Road.
Camp Cady was located on the Mojave Road which connected Los Angeles to Albuquerque. Non-Indian travel on this and the nearby Salt Lake Road was beset by Paiutes, Mohaves, and Chemehuevis defending their homeland. To protect both roads, Camp Cady . . . Map (db m50718) HM
166 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — Harvard Mill
On Tami Road at Sunset Road, on the right when traveling south on Tami Road.
The Harvard Family settled at this location in 1923, running a mill for the local grains, supplying chickens and produce to the growing community. Jack Haryard created Lake Tami, a recreational water spot popular for tandem peddle boats. It . . . Map (db m159413) HM
167 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — Harvard Reservoir
On Tami Road north of Barrett Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1948 residents of Harvard rallied together to complete the Harvard Community Reservoir. Lined with locally mined bentonite to keep the water from draining, the new reservoir served this community of farmers and homesteaders for decades and . . . Map (db m159412) HM
168 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — 145 — Historic Mojave River Road
On Harvard Road at Mannix Road, on the right when traveling south on Harvard Road.
The River Bluff Ranch is on the north bank of the Mojave River near the historic locations of Calico Ghost Town, Newberry Springs, Yermo, and abandoned relics of U.S. Army outpost Camp Cady. To the east are the Mojave Road, the Old Spanish Trail, . . . Map (db m159411) HM
169 California, San Bernardino County, Newberry Springs — 143 — Newberry Springs
On National Trails Highway, on the right when traveling west.
The history of Newberry Springs can be traced back more than 20,000 years. Digs at the Early Man Site north of here discovered tools dating prior to 20,000 BC. At that time, much of the land was covered by the prehistoric Lake Manix. Then, around . . . Map (db m119927) HM
170 California, San Bernardino County, Nipton — 30 — Mining Town of Hart
On Hart Mine Road, 0.4 miles east of Walking Box Ranch Road.
Gold was discovered in the nearby Castle Mountains in December 1907 by Jim Hart and the Hitt brothers, Bert and Clark. The town of Hart quickly sprang up. Its five hotels and eight saloons served a population of about 400. The relatively quiet town . . . Map (db m150924) HM
171 California, San Bernardino County, Nipton — 99 — Nipton
On Nipton Road east of Nipton Moore Road, on the left when traveling west.
The town of Nipton was born on February 9, 1905 with the coming of the first train on the newly constructed San Pedro, Los Angles and Salt Lake Railroad. Originally called Nippeno Camp after a nearby gold discovery, the name was changed to Nipton . . . Map (db m78555) HM
Paid Advertisement
172 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Armsley Square Historic District119 - 509 West Armsley Square — 1924 —
On Armsley Square at Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Armsley Square.
John S. Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Nurseries, purchased the 20 acres on the Southwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Sixth Street in order to establish a planned neighborhood adjacent to the site for his mansion. The tract was developed with a 40 . . . Map (db m151117) HM
173 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Central SchoolEl Morado Court Historic District — 1934 —
On G Street, 0.2 miles east of Euclid Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Central School was founded in 1887 and was Ontario’s first public school. This is the third school building on this site and was designed by Harry L. Pierce. It was built in 1934 as a WPA project. It is one of the finest examples of Art Deco . . . Map (db m161078) HM
174 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — College Park Historic District
On East Harvard Place at Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Harvard Place.
115 - 431 East Fourth Street 116 - 224 East Harvard Place 116 - 328 East Princeton Street 1130 - 1158 North Columbia Avenue 1914 Lydia Belle Ford subdivided the College Park Tract into 48 lots on September 11, 1914. It was one of the . . . Map (db m151116) HM
175 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — El Morado Court Historic District117 - 330 East El Morado Court; 116 - 437 East H Street; 117 - 415 North Side of East G Street — 1922 —
On East H Street at Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East H Street.
The "Model Colony" The El Morado Tract was developed between 1912 and 1922. Two stone pillars with Egyptian Revival style caps mark the entrance to the neighborhood. El Morado Court was originally designed for Model-T and horse-and-buggy passage, . . . Map (db m151107) HM
176 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Founder’s GardenOntario, California
On Inland Empire Boulevard, 0.7 miles east of Haven Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Ontario's history has been shaped by pioneers who built a new community by combining their own knowledge and skills with the energy and determination generated by the promise of this extraordinary landscape. George Chaffey, Ontario's founder, . . . Map (db m149487) HM
177 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — George Chaffey, Jr.1848-1932
On North Plum Avenue, 0.1 miles north of East B Street, in the median.
Founder of Ontario Engineer, Developer, Inventor His vision for a thriving model colony laid the foundation for all that Ontario has become. John Edwards Svenson, FNSS SculptorMap (db m150971) HM
178 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Guasti
On Guasti Road east of Archibald Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Standing here in 1904, you would see the Guasti Stone Cellar to the southeast. The cellar was built of granite stone. This stone was all brought down to the valley from the foothills in Alta Loma — a distance of some twelve to fourteen miles. . . . Map (db m129302) HM
179 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Mule Car
On Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) at B Street, in the median on Euclid Avenue.
From August 14, 1888, to September 24th, 1895, the Ontario & San Antonio Heights R.R. Company’s gravity mule car transported citizens up-and-down Euclid Avenue from Holt Boulevard to 24th Street. The cars were designed by John H. Tayes. . . . Map (db m37512) HM
180 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Nine Young Pepper Trees
On Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) near Holt Boulevard, in the median.
This is one of nine young pepper trees purchased and planted on Euclid Avenue by the students of Ontario's nine public elementary schools in observance of Arbor Day, March 8, 1954. The young trees were planted as replacements for mature trees . . . Map (db m124287) HM
Paid Advertisement
181 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Olive MillGraber Olive House
Near 4th Street, 0.2 miles east of Euclid Avenue.
This mill was used in the early days of California. Olives were placed in the large vessel and crushed by the solid granite wheels, weighing about 12,000 lbs. The crushed olives were pushed into burlap sacks that were placed over the gate. The . . . Map (db m127363) HM
182 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Ontario Town Square
Near North Euclid Avenue, 0.1 miles north of East B Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ontario Town Square reflects the City's appreciation for the personality and charm of our community. The things that originally drew people to Ontario are still here. Ontario Town Square honors Ontario's history by providing snapshots from our past . . . Map (db m150912) HM
183 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — Rosewood Court Historic District118 - 430 East Rosewood Court; 116 - 432 East J Street — 1924 —
On East Rosewood Court at Euclid Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Rosewood Court.
The Rosewood Tract was developed from 1925 to the beginning of World War II during Ontario's transition from an agricultural colony to a city. Rosewood Court's diverse architectural styles depict the influence of European architecture during World . . . Map (db m151112) HM
184 California, San Bernardino County, Ontario — WCTU Fountain
On Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) near C Street, in the median.
This fountain was built by the Women's Christian Temperance Union and dedicated to this City of Ontario on July 4th 1908, to provide the town with "a drinking fountain where only the pure, sparkling water can be had at any time by the . . . Map (db m37513) HM
185 California, San Bernardino County, Phelan — Camp Cajon MonumentHistoric Site
On Wagon Train Road, 0.5 miles south of Highway 138, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated July 4, 2019 in commemoration of the original Camp Cajon Monument located about 300' north of this site, and dedicated July 4, 1919.Map (db m158045) HM
186 California, San Bernardino County, Phelan — 577 — Mormon Trail Monument
On California Route 138 at Rastall Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 138.
In June 1851, 500 Mormon Pioneers came through this pass to enter the San Bernardino Valley where they colonized and established a prosperous community.Map (db m140423) HM
187 California, San Bernardino County, Phelan — 154 — Sanford Cutoff
On Manada Road, on the right when traveling north.
For centuries the Cajon Pass has been an important thoroughfare for travelers and traders between the Mojave Desert and Southern California. Following the route of the Old Spanish Trail, most travelers transited the pass on its east side. This . . . Map (db m80751) HM
188 California, San Bernardino County, Phelan — 576 — Santa Fe and Salt Lake Trail1849
On Wagon Train Road, 0.5 miles south of California Route 138, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in honor of the brave pioneers of California in 1917 by pioneers Sheldon Stoddard, Sydney F. Waite, John Brown Jr., George Miller, George M. Cooley, Silas C. Cox, Richard Weir, Jasper N. CorbettMap (db m157687) HM
189 California, San Bernardino County, Phelan — Welcome to Camp Cajon
On Wagon Train Road (Old U.S. 66) 0.5 miles south of California Route 138, on the right when traveling south.
William M. Bristol, founder of Camp Cajon: 1859-1941 William Bristol came to Southern California in 1882, and purchased an orange orchard in East Highland in 1891. He married Francis "Fannie" Dearborn in 1893, and the Bristol's went on to . . . Map (db m208068) HM
190 California, San Bernardino County, Pioneertown — 117 — Pioneertown
On Mane Street east of Tom Mix Road, on the right when traveling east.
Pioneertown was founded in 1946 by a group of Hollywood personalities led by cowboy actors Dick Curtis and Russell Hayden as a permanent 1880s town for filming western movies. On Sept 1, 1946 Roy Rogers broke ground for the first buildings. Assisted . . . Map (db m78539) HM
191 California, San Bernardino County, Rainbow Wells — Pozos de San Juan de Dios
Near Old Government Road. Reported missing.
On March 8, 1776, Fr. Francis Garces, OFM, on his most famous journey of over 2,000 miles from Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Tucson, Arizona, to Mission San Gabriel, California, rested here and named these waterholes "St. John of God Springs", (Marl . . . Map (db m56915) HM
192 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1826
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
Jedidiah Smith and trappers pass through, looking for a river flowing west.Map (db m214323) HM
193 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1839
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
Don Tiburcio Tapia receives a land grant from Governor of Mexico, starts cattle ranch and Cucamonga Winery, California's oldest winery.Map (db m214322) HM
194 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1840s
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
The first Sycamore Inn built. Originally called Uncle Billy Rubottom's Mountain View House, it served as a stagecoach stop.Map (db m214321) HM
195 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1858
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
John Rains purchases Rancho de Cucamonga.Map (db m214320) HM
196 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1864
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
President Lincoln authorizes a Post Office at Red Hill.Map (db m214319) HM
197 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1870s
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
Isaias Hellman and a group of San Francisco businessmen purchase the Rancho de Cucamonga at sheriff's sale for $50,000.Map (db m214318) HM
198 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1880s
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
Dan Milliken and George Haven buy large land tracts in the valley to grow grapes.Map (db m214317) HM
199 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1881
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right.
George Chaffey purchases land from the Etiwanda Colony from Captain Joseph Garcia.Map (db m214316) HM
200 California, San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga — 1887
On Foothill Boulevard (California Route 66) east of Baker Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Engineer George Day brings water to the valley from the San Bernardino Mountains.Map (db m214315) HM

327 entries matched your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed above. ⊲ Previous 100Next 100 
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 23, 2024