| Chimney Rock, Lucerne Valley California | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:USA_California_location_map.svg)  Location of Chimney Rock, Lucerne Valley California in California | |
| Location | Lucerne Valley, California |
| Coordinates | 34°27′01″N 117°00′14″W / 34.450161111°N 117.0039055°W |
| Built | 1867 |
| Designated | June 6, 1960 |
| Reference no. | 737 |
Chimney Rock was designated a California Historic Landmark (No.737) on June 6, 1960. It is located near Lucerne Valley, California in the mountains north of the Rabbit Springs Dry Lake and California State Route 18 near the Rabbit Springs Road junction.[1] It is the site of the last battle between immigrant settlers and a Native American tribe in the Mojave Desert.[1][2] Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains ended in the battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. The Indians defended themselves against the settlers, but in the end retreated into the desert. An historical marker is beside Highway 18, next to the welcome sign on the town's western border.[3][4]
- ^ a b Lucerne Valley Blog: "Chimney Rock", by Cindy Lazenby . accessed 12 June 2016.
- ^ Waymarking.com: Chimney Rock — Lucerne Valley (CA historical marker # 737) . accessed 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Landmark 737 – Chimney Rock – San Bernardino County". www.donaldlaird.com.
- ^ "SAN BERNARDINO: Indians and settlers battled in desert". March 31, 2012.