Mojave River Crossing
Description:
From pre historic times thru the 1800s, here was the main crossing of the old Indian Mojave Trail. Padre Garces (1776), Jedediah Smith (1826-27), Kit Carson (1840s) crossed here. Westward immigrants, Mormons, Army camels and Mule trains (1850s) also passed this spot.
Once known as Lane's Crossing (1857), Wells Fargo and Pony Express had stations here. Early Victorville called this, the Turner Ranch (1883).
LocationMem:
On Turner Road, Victorville, (On the left when traveling west)
Institution:
The Mojave Historical Society and the City of Victorville.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1988
Place Location:
