Cherry Valley

by Kenneth M. Holtzclaw and Tom Chong

Book Overview

Nestled in one of Southern California's deep mountain passes, Cherry Valley has long been heralded for its pastoral beauty. The Cahuilla Indians were the first to inhabit the area, followed by Gold Rush settlers. In 1853, Dr. Isaac Smith built the first ranch here, which was later used by the Butterfield Overland Stage as a stop between San Bernardino and Yuma, Arizona. Smith's Station, as the ranch was known, became an important link for passenger...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738559520
• ISBN13: 9780738559520
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"