Landmark #638 | Riverside County | Visited: February 4, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | A newly replaced roadside plaque! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This route was used by Luiseño and Gabrieleno Indians, whose villages were nearby. Leandro Serrano established a home here in 1820. Jackson and Warner traveled the road in 1831, and Frémont in 1848. It was the southern emigrant road for gold seekers from 1849 to 1851, the Overland Mail route from 1858 to 1861, and a military road between Los Angeles and San Diego from 1861 to 1865.
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: On Old Hwy 71, 0.9 mi S of I-15 and Temescal Canyon Rd interchange 11 mi S of Corona, CA 92883 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~57mi (92km) — 1hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
Hello, I’m a little confused by exactly where this monument is… is it on highway 71?
Hi Mia! Great question. Old Highway 71 has been renamed Temescal Canyon Road since the original directions were written down. To find this landmark, you’ll want to find the intersection of Temescal Canyon Road and Wrangler Way! Send a photo when you find it!