National Historic Landmark

Warner's Ranch

Warner Springs, San Diego County, California
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000228

About this property

Warner's Ranch, near Warner Springs, California, was notable as a way station for large numbers of emigrants on the Southern Emigrant Trail from 1849 to 1861, as it was a stop on both the Gila River Trail and the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach line (1859-1861). It was also operated as a pioneering cattle ranch. The 221-acre (0.89 km2) property, with two original adobe buildings from 1849 and 1857, was declared a California Historical Landmark in 1939, and a National Historic Landmark in 1961. There is evidence that travelers stayed at the original 1849 ranch house. The ranch is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Warner Springs.

Location

Warner Springs, San Diego County, California
33.23907, -116.65674

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Warner's Ranch listed on the National Register?

Warner's Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Warner's Ranch?

Warner's Ranch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Warner's Ranch a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Warner's Ranch has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Warner's Ranch?

The period of significance for Warner's Ranch is recorded as the industrial era.

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