7/14/2018
Landmark information
- Location:
SW corner of intersection, 601 S. Hunts Lane, Colton - Plaque:
Other Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
10/11/1997 - Date Most Recently Visited:
7/14/2018 - GPS Coordinates:
N 34 3.682, W 117 17.266
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Fort Benson
On this spot fort was erected, 1856, during contest over valley lands. Here stood ancient indian village, Jumuba. Headquarters first mission stock farm in valley. Here, 1821, occurred first Christian baptism credited to San Bernardino. Here, 1827, camped Jedediah Strong Smith, first American to enter California overland.