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| Landmark #985-3 | Riverside County | Visited: November 20, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque and great museum built on the site of Camp Young, part of General Patton’s Desert Training Center! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The D.T.C. was established by Major General George S. Patton, Jr., in response to a need to train American combat troops for battle in North Africa during World War II. The camp, which began operation in 1942, covered 18,000 square miles. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. Over one million men were trained at the eleven sub-camps (seven in California).
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: General Patton Memorial Museum Chiriaco Summit from Interstate 10 exit N at Chiriaco Summit 28 mi E of Indio, CA ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~156mi (252km) — 2.6hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the plaque any time you wish, but if you want to see the inside of the museum, stop by any day between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM! |
