Chimney Rock
Conflicts between Indians and white settlers over the rich lands of the San Bernardino Mountains culminated in The Battle at Chimney Rock on February 16, 1867. Although the Indians defended themselves fiercely, they were forced to retreat into the desert. In the years following, the Indians' traditional mountain food-gathering areas were lost to white encroachment.
Marker is at the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road (California Route 18) and Rabbit Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Woman Springs Road.
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