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NO. 737 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.
Location
On State Hwy 18 (P.M. 76.9) at Rabbit Springs Rd, 3.2 mi W of Lucerne Valley. Marker is about 500 feet east of the intersection on the north side of Hwy 18.
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Notes
A second marker at the same site contains the following inscription: "THE LAST INDIAN FIGHT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - In January 1867 Indians left their camp east of Chimney Rock to go into the San Bernardino Mountains where they looted and burned several cabins and a sawmill. In retaliation, a posse surprised the Indians at their camp and killed and wounded many, thus ending the hostilities."
NO. 737 CHIMNEY ROCK - State Marker
NO. 737 CHIMNEY ROCK - State Plaque
NO. 737 CHIMNEY ROCK - Private Plaque
NO. 737 CHIMNEY ROCK -