1/30/2000
1/30/2000
1/30/2000
Landmark information
- Location:
Hwy 18 (PM 76.9) at Rabbit Springs Rd, 3.2 mi W of Lucerne Valley - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
1/30/2000 - Date Most Recently Visited:
1/30/2000 - GPS Coordinates:
N 34 27.008, W 117 0.238
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Chimney Rock
Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains culminated in the battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. Although the Indians defended themselves fiercely, they were forced to retreat into the desert. In the years following, the Indians' traditional mountain food-gathering areas were lost to white encroachment.