Temescal Butterfield stage station facts for kids
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Butterfield stage station Corona in 1860
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| Location | 20730 Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona, California |
| Built | 1858 |
| Designated | June 20, 1935 |
| Reference no. | 188 |
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The Temescal Butterfield Stage Station was an important stop for the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach. This historic site is located in what is now Riverside County, California. It was a place where stagecoaches could deliver mail and passengers. They also got fresh horses here for their long journeys.
The Temescal Butterfield Stage Station was named a California Historical Landmark (No. 188) on June 20, 1935. Today, the site is found near the City of Corona along Temescal Canyon Road.
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The Butterfield Overland Mail Route
The Butterfield Overland Mail Company started its service on September 15, 1858. The first stagecoach carrying mail and passengers left Tipton, Missouri. It traveled a long distance across the country.
A Stop on the Journey
The stagecoach made a stop at the Temescal Butterfield Stage Station. After leaving Temescal, it continued its journey. The stagecoach finally arrived at the Butterfield Overland Mail Company building in Los Angeles on October 7, 1858. This was a very important route for mail delivery in the 1800s. The Butterfield Overland Mail Company stopped operating in 1861.
Location and Surroundings
The Temescal Butterfield Stage Station was built in a good spot. It was about five miles north of the Temescal Hot Springs. It was also ten miles north of the Rancho La Laguna station. Another station, the Chino Rancho station, was twenty miles north.
People described the station's location as "a splendid place to camp." It had plenty of wood and water. It was also protected from strong winds, which was helpful for travelers.
Growth of Temescal
A small community called Temescal began to grow around this stage station. It even had its own post office for a short time, from February to November in 1861.
By 1860, a place called Greenwade's Place in Temescal became a voting location. This was for the southwestern part of San Bernardino County.
Remembering the Past
A special marker stands at the site today. It is located at 20730 Temescal Canyon Road in Corona.
What the Marker Says
The marker helps people remember the history of the site. It reads:
- NO. 188 BUTTERFIELD STAGE STATION - Site of Butterfield Stage Station where mail was delivered and horses changed. The first stage carrying overland mail left Tipton, Missouri on September 15, 1858 and, passing through Temescal, arrived in Los Angeles October 7, 1858.
