Warner's Ranch
California State Historic Landmark 311
Plaque Photo:
01/28/00
#311 Warner Ranch House
In 1844, Gov. Manuel Micheltorena granted 44,322 acres to Juan Jose Warner who built this house. Gen. Kearny passed here in 1846; Mormon Battalion in 1847. First Butterfield Stage stop at this ranch on Oct. 6, 1858 enroute from Tipton, Mo. to San Francisco; 2,600 miles, time 24 days. This was the southern overland route into California.
Site Photo:
01/28/00
Location:
County Hwy S2 (PM 0.7), 0.7 mi E of junction with Hwy 79, 4 mi SE of Warner Springs.
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