Rancho Cucamonga facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Marker at the Cucamonga Winery
Location	Rancho Cucamonga, California
Area	13,000 acres
Built	1839
California Historical Landmark
Designated	Oct. 10, 1951
Reference no.	490
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Rancho Cucamonga was a very large piece of land, about 13,045-acre (52.79 km²) in size. It was a Mexican land grant given in 1839. This land is now part of San Bernardino County, California.

The land was given to a dedicated soldier and politician named Tiburcio Tapia. The Mexican governor at the time, Juan Bautista Alvarado, approved this grant. Today, parts of this old land grant are in the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. The original Rancho stretched from San Antonio Creek to what is now Hermosa Avenue. It also went from today's Eighth Street up to the mountains.

Exploring Historic Sites in Rancho Cucamonga

This area is rich in history, with several important places that tell stories of the past. These sites help us understand what life was like long ago.

Important Historic Places

• Chinatown House: This site shows the history of Chinese communities in the area.
• John Rains House: This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in the 1860s and is a great example of early California architecture.
• Tapia Adobe: This historic building is a California Historical Landmark. It was once the home of Tiburcio Tapia, who received the land grant.
• Rancho Cucamonga Marker: You can find this special marker at the Cucamonga Winery. It is also a California Historical Landmark, marking the importance of the Rancho.