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Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino is the county seat for San Bernardino County
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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
1839: Cucamonga Rancho Winery (Thomas Vineyard Company Winery). California's oldest winery. Built some time after March 3, 1839 by Tiburcio Tapia. Construction began when Governor Juan B. Alvarado granted Rancho de Cucamonga to Tapia.
1882: . . . — — Map (db m151434) HM
On Amethyst Avenue, 0.1 miles north of 19th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring All Who ServedDonald N. Clayton · Creighton Pat Walsh · Antonio Rodriguez · Henry A. Rollins · Floyd M. Keith · ☆WM F. Williams · Frank N. Van Fleet · Marvin G. Billings · Orval Keith · Harold G. Hamner · Norman H. Clayton · . . . — — Map (db m149887) WM
On Amethyst Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Baseline Road, on the right when traveling south.
Side A:
Alta Loma Packing House
This area was once the site of several large citrus packing houses.
The citrus industry was a vital part of the economy of the area for 60 years. The first packing house in Alta Loma, organized . . . — — Map (db m149821) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
A major blow to the Cucamonga Valley's expanding vineyards was the passage of The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1919, known simply as "Prohibition". This national ban on the production and sale, not to mention the consumption, of . . . — — Map (db m149467) HM
On Foothill Boulevard (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling west.
As early as 1914 William Harvey, the original owner of the station, had been serving the agricultural and motoring needs of the Cucamonga region.
Built in 1915 the Cucamonga Service Station continued to serve motorists when this highway became . . . — — Map (db m230433) HM
On Highridge Place at Arrow Route, on the right when traveling north on Highridge Place.
Originally the site of a Great Depression-Era housing camp. This 15 acre area served as a low escape risk camp for Italian prisoners of war between 1944 and 1946. Under the direction of the U.S. Army and local farmers, close to 500 Italian POWs were . . . — — Map (db m151257) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard (U.S. 66) at Highridge Place, on the right when traveling west.
Originally the site of a Great Depression-Era housing camp. This 15 acre area served as a low escape risk camp for Italian prisoners of war between 1944 and 1946. Under the direction of the U.S. Army and local farmers, close to 500 Italian POWs were . . . — — Map (db m151258) HM
8916 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Built: 1939
This is the site of California's oldest winery. It was built in 1839 by Tiburcio Tapia by the hands of many Chinese laborers. Construction began sometime after March 3, 1839, when . . . — — Map (db m244712) HM
On Archibald Avenue at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Archibald Avenue.
City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Landmark. Built 1907. Cucamonga Rock Church. Sponsor: Rio Hondo Parlor 294 Native Sons of the Golden West. — — Map (db m149332) HM
On Foothill Boulevard just west of Archibald Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Cucamonga Service Station was built by Henry Klusman in 1915 on the State Route which would 10 years later, be designated as U.S. Route 66. This type and style of station is one of the few remaining that once numbered in the thousands and . . . — — Map (db m119923) HM
This station was already in operation when U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926 and was a welcome place to stop between San Bernardino and Los Angeles on what became known as America's Mother's Road.
This property is listed in the National . . . — — Map (db m230434) HM
On Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) at Vineyard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard.
Established by Tiburcio Tapia, to whom the Cucamonga Rancho was granted March 3, 1839 by Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado of Mexico.
text on the interpretive sign:
The Thomas Winery . . . More than a century of service. . . . — — Map (db m149064) HM
On Archibald Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Archibald Avenue.
This vineyard was founded by Wilford H. DeBerard, an early Rancho Cucamonga rancher. In 1910, Wilford built a house on this site and established vineyards. The family became instrumental in establishing the Cucamonga Pioneer Winery and served as a . . . — — Map (db m149763) HM
On Hillside Road, 0.1 miles west of Archibald Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This land was once part of a large citrus ranch. This house was the home of Captain Peter A. Demens, a Russian nobleman who was instrumental in the development of the area. He was involved in bringing the railroad to Alta Loma. In addition, he was . . . — — Map (db m149094) HM
On Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) 0.2 miles east of Hellman Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The "El Camino Real Bells" have long been in place since the early part of the last century to mark the original route of "El Camino Real" from San Diego to Sonoma in California. The El Camino Real, (Royal Highway or King's Highway), closely follows . . . — — Map (db m150315) HM
On Day Creek Boulevard at Firehouse Court, on the right when traveling south on Day Creek Boulevard.
This is one of five wineries surviving out of 60 such operations which once dominated the cultural livelihood of the Cucamonga Valley. Winery cofounder John B. Ellena focused after 1949 on producing wine vinegar almost exclusively, and the Regina . . . — — Map (db m149493) HM
Near Day Creek Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Baseline Road.
Built in the late teens, the Etiwanda Grape Products Company, owned by the Colombero Family, was a good example of the typical family-owned winery in the southern Etiwanda area. Beneath the small complex of buildings were tunnels where winemaking . . . — — Map (db m151433) HM
On Etiwanda Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1883 at the corner of East Avenue and Baseline, amidst the grape vineyards and citrus groves, the Etiwanda School District started as a one-room wooden school building for grades one through twelve. The school district moved to the . . . — — Map (db m150466) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The post-war migration to Southern California from all parts of the country, when combined with other key factors, eroded the Cucamonga Valley viticulture industry irreparably. Starting in 1942 with Kaiser's mammoth steel plant in Fontana, which . . . — — Map (db m149468) HM
On Etiwanda Avenue at Victoria Street, on the right when traveling south on Etiwanda Avenue.
At this location stood The Frost Brothers General Store, purchased by George Frost in the mid 1890s. George Frost was a horticulturist, working for the Chaffey Brothers in the Etiwanda area after moving from Canada in 1882. One of Etiwanda's early . . . — — Map (db m150190) HM
On Hellman Avenue at Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Hellman Avenue.
This Victorian farm house was built in 1898 by Gerhardt (known as G.P.) Ledig, who managed one of the area's largest citrus ranches and was the first member of the prominent Ledig family to settle in what was then called Ioamosa. It was one of 5 . . . — — Map (db m150761) HM
Near Firehouse Court, 0.1 miles west of Day Creek Boulevard.
The design of the winery was inspired by the Mission Inn in Riverside and built by John Klusman and M.E. Post in 1910. From 1912 to 1962, Garrett and Company produced wine, except during Prohibition, at which time Virginia Dare grape concentrate . . . — — Map (db m161080) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The enlarged vineyard of the Cucamonga Rancho in the 1860s, covering over 150 acres, set the standard for others who come to seek a living or a fortune in viticulture. After her husband, John Rains, was murdered in 1862, faced with mounting debts . . . — — Map (db m149461) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born in 1859 in the Piemonte region of Italy, Secundo Guasti had been surrounded by vines and wines throughout his childhood. Coming to America in 1884, he assimilated into the Italian community in Los Angeles and soon began growing grapes there. . . . — — Map (db m149463) HM
On Foothill Boulevard east of Baker Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Directly to your right are examples of the types of pavements used in California highway building during the early 1900s.
This road was originally part of the Old Spanish Trail, used by early California explorers and settlers as a stagecoach . . . — — Map (db m120642) HM
On Etiwanda Avenue at Pacific Electric Trail, on the left when traveling north on Etiwanda Avenue.
The Isle house origins date back to the founding of the Etiwanda Colony in the early 1880s by George and William Chaffey. George had been educated as an engineer, and his brother William had a background in agriculture. They formed a partnership . . . — — Map (db m149462) HM
On Etiwanda Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Victoria Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here stands the home of George F. and Jessica Johnston. The Johnstons were an early pioneer family in the Etiwanda community when they constructed the home in 1888. George Johnston established and cultivated vineyards around the home and became one . . . — — Map (db m150191) HM
On Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Magic Lamp Inn has been a dining tradition on Route 66 since 1955.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing. — — Map (db m158338) HM
The Pacific Electric Railroad was once the world's largest interurban and street railway system. It stretched west to Santa Monica, south to Newport Beach, and east into Redlands and Riverside. The system's hub was centered in the City of Los . . . — — Map (db m214345) HM
On Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) at Vineyard Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard.
This site sits at the base of the prominent Red Hill Landmark. The early historic importance of the property stems from its proximity to a reliable water source, Cucamonga Creek, and to its location on the major roadway between Los Angeles and San . . . — — Map (db m117911) HM
On Hillside Road, 0.1 miles east of Hermosa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This monument marks the site of the northern portion of the carefully piled rocks that formed a massive dry wall built in 1913 when Jacob Schowalter cleared his land for lemon groves. The rock pile was 2,500 feet long and 5 to 15 feet high. This . . . — — Map (db m149819) HM
On Jacaranda Court, 0.1 miles north of Hillside Road, on the left when traveling west.
This monument marks the site of the northern portion of the carefully piled rocks that formed a massive dry wall built in 1913 when Jacob Schowalter cleared his land for lemon groves. The rock pile was 2,500 feet long and 5 to 15 feet high. This . . . — — Map (db m149820) HM
On Vineyard Avenue at Foothill Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Vineyard Avenue.
In 1839 Governor Juan Alvarado granted the 13,000-acre tract called Cucamonga to Tiburcio Tapia, an ex-soldier who was a prominent merchant and alcalde in Los Angeles. A half-mile west of this marker Tapia, employing Indian laborers, immediately . . . — — Map (db m149478) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.
The Cucamonga Valley's earliest grape vines required the efforts and labor of a wide range of people - Spanish padres, Native American Indians, rebels from the American South, and disgruntled gold seekers, to name a few. Tuburcio Tapia was awarded . . . — — Map (db m149460) HM
On Isaac Lord Drive at Hellman Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Isaac Lord Drive.
This house, built in 1885, was
the home of Isaac W. Lord,
founder of the town of
Lordsburg, (renamed La
Verne in 1917). Lord was a
civic leader and an
influential politician. He
was a member of the San
Bernardino Board of
Supervisors in the . . . — — Map (db m191966) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the early part of this century, John B. Lafourcade established an extensive and elaborate wine-making and grape-handling business in an era marked by failed attempts at such endeavors in the Rochester/Cucamonga area. The story of Lafourcade . . . — — Map (db m149459) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In many ways the Masi family represents the fulfillment of the American Dream for the millions of immigrants who came to the country in the early decades of this century. Jennie Cassara married Sebastian Masi in 1937, fifteen years after Jennie and . . . — — Map (db m149472) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Rochester Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This Vintners Walk will take you through Cucamonga Valley's rich and important history. The story of our vintners heritage unfolds through beautiful illustrations, graphics, and sculptures. You will see how the Valley's grape and wine production has . . . — — Map (db m149492) HM
On Baseline Road, 0.2 miles east of Carnelian Street, on the right when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the Alta Loma High School Braves who gave their lives in the Vietnam War and honors all men and women who served during that war.
Steve Bowman • Chuck Thomas • Dan Carrasco • Tom Teal • Lenny Nyberg . . . — — Map (db m151186) WM
Near Vine Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Albert K. Smiley, a leader of the city's library movement, donated this building and park to the citizens of Redlands in 1898. Through his generosity, Redlands was given one of California's few privately funded libraries of that era. In 1906, he . . . — — Map (db m51029) HM
On Lugonia Avenue at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Lugonia Avenue.
Site of first Lugonia, now Redlands, district school building erected 1877. The name Lugonia was suggested by Charles R. Paine, then County Supt. of Schools.
Trustees: C.E. Brink, M.H. Crafts, W.R. Tolles. Teacher: George W. Beattie. — — Map (db m97617) HM
Near Prospect Court, on the right when traveling south.
Mary Kimberly Shirk, an advocate for women's education and acting president of Scripps College during World War II, made a gift of her home, Kimberly Crest, to the people of Redlands. The house, an excellent example of Chateauesque architecture . . . — — Map (db m51030) HM
As did their friends the Smiley brothers, Robert and Alma
Watchorn contributed greatly to Redlands’ cultural life. A
labor organizer, Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island,
and oilman who experienced the American dream, Robert as
a . . . — — Map (db m135263) HM
Near Laramie Avenue at Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east.
Santa Fe Railroad extended from downtown Redlands following the Mill Creek Zanja.
The 1892 wooden bridge crossing the Zanja remains as a visual relic of the famous
Kite Shaped Track that extended to Mentone, Highland and San Bernardino. . . . — — Map (db m143518) HM
Near North University Street, on the right when traveling south.
Spanish missionaries introduced the principle of irrigation in San Bernardino Valley, thus opening the way to settlement. Franciscan Fathers engineered, and Native Americans dug, this first ditch, or "zanja", in 1819. It supported the San . . . — — Map (db m143344) HM
On Barton Road east of Nevada Street, on the right when traveling west.
This branch of San Gabriel Mission was constructed about 1830 on the San Bernardino Rancho. During the 1840's, its buildings were used by José del Carmen Lugo as part of his rancho grant. Later, after its sale to the Mormons, it was occupied by . . . — — Map (db m131701) HM
On Eureka Street south of Vine Street, on the left when traveling south.
As President of the United States he visited this city on the eighth day of May 1901, and the freedom of the state was here tendered him by the Governor of California.
As a tribute to the man and a record of the event this memorial was . . . — — Map (db m163215) HM
The story says that when Hattie, the daughter of City founder Samuel Merrill returned from a trip to Italy, she was so impressed with the Rialto Bridge in Venice, that she insisted her father name the city after it. While the exact reason the City . . . — — Map (db m239695) HM
Today, cities located along what was known as the Citrus Belt, began as fruit colonies with each colony centered around the growing and production of fruit. Citrus fruits were especially important to the growth and economy of the region, and Rialto . . . — — Map (db m239702) HM
Around 1870, raisin production became one of the first commercial crops produced in the San Bernardino Valley. Alexandria Muscat was the dominant grape in raisin production through the 1920's, and were a success prior to the rise and domination of . . . — — Map (db m239701) HM
On California Route 18 at Hunsaker Drive, on the right when traveling east on State Route 18.
The two-wheel logger placed
at this location was used in the
last part of the 19th century by
Brookings Lumber Company to
harvest timber from this location.
Pulled by oxen, the wheels which
stand seven feet tall straddled
the large pine logs, . . . — — Map (db m197747) HM
Near Arrowhead Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Honoring Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt who established the Civilian Conservation Corps 1933-1942.
Commemorating CCC enrollees and all who were in the CCC camps in San Bernardino County. — — Map (db m172178) HM
On North Arrowhead Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Rancho Agua Caliente by 1820 was established by Mission San Gabriel authorities in this area to supply water and grass for mission cattle.
Jose Del Carmen Lugo, Jose Maria Lugo and Vicente Lugo acquired the mission lands in 1823 and built a . . . — — Map (db m120649) HM
On North Arrowhead Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
In memory of
Charles C Rich
Amasa M Lyman
Builders of the Council House 1852
First school, church, and later Court House of this county. — — Map (db m120647) HM
On North E Street near West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
McDonalds hamburgers and fries represent a true slice of Americana. This site is ground zero for all modern day fast food chains.
Museum owned and operated by Juan Pollo restaurants — — Map (db m204525) HM
On Del Rosa Avenue North at Date Place, on the left when traveling south on Del Rosa Avenue North.
1818 Mexican Cannon captured in Los Angeles by Americans in 1845 and placed in Fort Benson in 1856 by an independent party in a dispute with Mormons over land title. — — Map (db m86676) HM
On North Mount Vernon Avenue (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Built in 1945, this park continues to provide a center reminiscent of early Mexican Heritage.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing. — — Map (db m204524) HM
On North Mount Vernon Avenue (Old U.S. 66) north of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1937, this family-owned restaurant has brought history and tradition to San Bernardino's west side for more than 60 years.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m204523) HM
On June 1851, the first major group of 520 Mormon settlers entered Southern California at Baldy Mesa Ridge in the West Cajon Pass. This location is northwest of Highway 138, about four miles from the Palmdale Freeway offramp. The Wagon Route ran . . . — — Map (db m51259) HM
On North E Street south of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The whimsical yellow railing with the music notes is the only remnants of the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera's occupation of this property from 1992-1998. Had they not completely refurbished the current building and convinced McDonald's Corp. to . . . — — Map (db m211852) HM
On North E Street south of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Created in 1970, following the successful introduction of the Big Mac sandwich, this McDonald's playland character with it's built in "Jail Look" quickly became a popular attraction for young kids. — — Map (db m211850) HM
On North E Street south of West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
These turquoise terrazzo tiles installed below were salvaged from the original "Golden Arches" building designed in 1953 by Dick McDonald. His layout was the standard for all stores for nearly 20 years. The distinctive 1950's architecture was . . . — — Map (db m211845) HM
Route 66 was established in 1926 as the original U.S. Highway linking Chicago and Los Angeles. The route passed right by this property. During its early years, automobiles were fairly primitive and unreliable. Cars similar to this "Model T" kiddie . . . — — Map (db m211854) HM
On West 3rd Street west of K Street, on the right when traveling west.
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railway built San Bernardino‘s first permanent train depot in 1886 to meet the growing number of rail passengers and to house its Los Angeles division administrative and freight offices. This two-and-a-half-story wooden . . . — — Map (db m124518) HM
On North Arrowhead Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
(top-center plaque)
In March 1851 Charles C. Rich and Amasa M. Lyman, apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, left Utah with 437 people "to establish a stronghold for the gathering of saints in California." Jefferson . . . — — Map (db m120645) HM
Near Arrowhead Avenue north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mormon Stockade, built 1851 for protection against Indians, at site of 1839 Lugo Adobe, city's first house.
A joint S.B. Historical Society and Main Street Project.
original plaque:
On this site in 1839 was built the first . . . — — Map (db m120632) HM
On Waterman Avenue (California Route 18) north of 40th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Located on the hills above San Bernardino, the Arrowhead has been an important landmark for centuries. It is believed to be a natural feature but its true origin is unknown. The distinctive arrowhead shape is visible because the white sage, . . . — — Map (db m126067) HM
On North Arrowhead Avenue when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
On this site the first public building erected in this county was the Council House. Built by Amasa Lyman and Charles C. Rich in 1853. Built of adobe, it was the central office of the Mormon interests both religious and secular. Later it was our . . . — — Map (db m120648) HM
Introduced in 1973, the "Evil Grimace" was a somewhat scary looking character. By the late 1070's, McDonald's softened his tone and look and renamed him "The Grimace". Today he is known simply as "Grimace". — — Map (db m211851) HM
On North Arrowhead Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Born at Brambridge in Northern N.Y. January 6, 1799 he discovered south pass of the Rocky Mts. the great gateway through which passed nearly all subsequent migration west and northwest from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
He was the first American . . . — — Map (db m120646) HM
On North E Street at West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on North E Street.
Dick and Mac McDonald opened the world’s first McDonald’s Self-Service, Drive-In Restaurant on this site in San Bernardino, California, December 1948.
They previously operated a successful Drive-In Barbeque Restaurant with Carhop Service on . . . — — Map (db m120644) HM
On State Highway 38 at Jenks Lake Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 38.
For almost 30 years, people have visited the Whispering Pines Nature Trail. The trail was originally developed for a special episode of the television program “Lassie.” Filmed in 1969, the episode depicts the journey of a 13-year-old blind girl . . . — — Map (db m219499) HM
Austin Hall, the much loved focal point of the Trona community, once stood on this site. Built in 1912 the unique structure, with its one-foot thick concrete walls, boasted 45 arches on three sides, the building provided a cooling shelter from the . . . — — Map (db m51859) HM
On Trona Road (California Route 178) at Pinnacle Road, on the right when traveling east on Trona Road.
In 1917 a deposit of Epsom salts was discovered near the old Wingate Wash Borax Road at the southern end of Death Valley. In 1919 the claims were acquired by Los Angeles florist Thomas Wright. Although close to an existing road, Wright devised other . . . — — Map (db m78525) HM
On Pinnacle Road just south of Trona Road (Highway 178), on the right when traveling south.
Do you recognize the Trona Pinnacles
from more than a dozen hit movies?
Over thirty film projects a year
are shot among the tufa
pinnacles, including backdrops for
car commercials and sci-fi movies such
as Star Trek V, The Gate II, . . . — — Map (db m212574) HM
On Trona Road (California Route 178) at Pinnacle Road, on the right when traveling east on Trona Road.
This monument commemorates two wagon routes used by the Searles brothers to haul borax from their plant on Borax Lake (now Searles Lake) to the railhead at Mojave. The southern route traveled west of the Trona Pinnacles to Searles' freight station . . . — — Map (db m78554) HM
On Main Street at Searles Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This building was designated California Point of Historical Interest No. SBR-122 by the State Historical Resources Commission
on November 17, 1995. — — Map (db m195534) HM
On Trona Road at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Trona Road.
Borax was discovered on the nearby surface of Searles Lake by John Searles in 1862. With his bother, Dennis he formed the San Bernardino Borax Mining Company in 1873 and operated it until 1897. These chemicals in Searles Lake which include borax, . . . — — Map (db m50241) HM
Rising from the bottom of what was once an ancient lakebed, the Trona Pinnacles represent one of the most unique geologic landscapes in the California Desert. Over 500 of these tufa or calcium carbonate spires are spread out over a 14 square mile . . . — — Map (db m50221) HM
On Adobe Road just south of Gorgonio Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The monolithic buttes and towers that surround Hidden Valley in what is now Joshua Tree National Park were once reputed to be the stronghold of Rustlers and outlaws known locally as the McHaney gang. The valley was aptly named due to its remoteness . . . — — Map (db m165759) HM
Near Utah Trail at National Park Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt was a Pasadena, California gardener and civic leader who loved desert landscapes.
She saw beauty in the desert where others saw an empty wasteland or an opportunity for profit.
Mrs. Hoyt believed that outstanding desert . . . — — Map (db m116862) HM
On Buena Vista Drive just west of Adobe Road, on the left when traveling west.
Originating in 49 Palms Canyon in the mountains above 29 Palms during desert thunderstorms flash floods would race down the canyon, onto the highway and through the downtown area, flooding businesses and residences. The Flood Control Channel, . . . — — Map (db m165755) HM
On Adobe Road at Gorgonio Drive, on the left when traveling north on Adobe Road.
Bill Smith arrived in 29 Palms in 1923, driving his Model T Ford. To provide for early homesteading needs he began the development of Smith’s Ranch. Bill and his brother, Harry, drilled a well and provided water to fellow settlers. Bill’s shower, . . . — — Map (db m165756) HM
On Adobe Road just south of Gorgonio Drive, on the left when traveling north.
His real name was Orville Jackson Cones, but some folks around here just called him "Cactus Jack". They say he could make a tin can "dance in the sand" with his six shooter. In 1929 he and his wife Clara homesteaded in 29 Palms and in 1932 he . . . — — Map (db m165754) HM
On Adobe Road south of Gorgonio Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Bill Keys arrived in 1910 as the caretaker of the once prosperous Desert Queen Mine in what is now Joshua Tree National Park. When the mine closed, Bill claimed it and the mill site (which became the ranch home) for his unpaid wages. Through . . . — — Map (db m165753) HM
