Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino is the county seat for San Bernardino County
San Bernardino is in San Bernardino County
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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
