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Wrightwood History The Serrano Indians, Missions and Ranchos The northeastern San Gabriel Mountains cradle Wrightwood in the beautiful Swarthout Valley at an elevation of 6,000 ft, west of the Cajon Pass. Protecting her to the south beyond Blue Ridge, is the majestic Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) and to the west Mt. Baden Powell. At her feet lies the golden Mojave Desert. The Serrano (Mountaineer) Indians, subgroup of the Shoshone Nation were peaceable and adept at living in these mountainous conditions. Of stone age culture, these people gathered food such as acorns, pinon nuts and manzanita berries and hunted mule deer, bighorn sheep and numerous other wild game with bow and arrow. Recorded history begins with the Spanish Padres meeting the Serrano Indians 1776. In 1819 a mission was formed in San Bernardino, the Serrano were taken there and taught agriculture. In 1842 the Lugo family was granted the Rancho San Bernardino, a holding of 37,700 acres encompassing the entire San Bernardino Valley. Many of the Serrano left the mission returning to these mountains. next - the Mormon colony more about - the Serrano Indians |
Through the Years Indians, Missions and Ranchos The Mormon Colony Ranchers and Miners Settling the Swarthout Valley The Great Hiking Era Wrightwood, the Resort Community The Angeles Crest Highway Wrightwood in the 60's Wrightwood in the 70's Wrightwood Timeline Links to photo tours Cajon Pass Mt. Baden-Powell Mojave Desert |
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