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| Landmark #121 | San Bernardino County | Visited: August 15, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Agua Mansa Cemetery! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Don Juan Bandini, owner of the Jurupa Rancho, donated parts of his rancho to a group of New Mexican colonists in 1845 on the understanding that they would aid in repelling Indian raids on his stock. The community was named Agua Mansa—Gentle Water—and was prosperous until 1862, when a great flood suddenly swept down the Santa Ana, carrying away the village of adobe buildings and covering the fields with sand and gravel. The village was rebuilt on higher ground, but never regained its former prosperity.
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: Agua Mansa Cemetery 270 E Agua Mansa Rd Colton, CA 92324 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~54mi (87km) — 0.9hrs |
| When should I go? | The cemetery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM! |