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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRS_western-expansion_CA.html
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 explore…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRR_a-travelers-rest_CA.html
The waters here at Soda Springs have sustained people of many cultures for thousands of years. Nomadic Chemehuevi people and the agrarian Mohave Indians visited these springs during hunting, gathering, and trading trips through the area. Their tra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KHB_sanford-cutoff_Phelan-CA.html
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 rou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K4S_kelso-jail_Kelso-CA.html
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 th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JDF_family-home-of-b-j-westlund-then-roy-rogers_Apple-Valley-CA.html
Historical Point of Interest
Family Home of B.J. Westlund, then Roy Rogers
Town of Apple Valley
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J44_morongo-indian-village_Morongo-Valley-CA.html
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.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J43_kelso-depot_Kelso-CA.html
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 steep for lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I35_arrowhead-plaza_San-Bernardino-CA.html
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 sma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HXJ_to-jedediah-smith_San-Bernardino-CA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HXI_charles-c-rich-amasa-m-lyman_San-Bernardino-CA.html
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.