Guidebook
NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - Here the southern trail of explorers, trappers, soldiers, and emigrants crossed ancient trade routes of Kamia, Cahuilla, Diegueno, and Luiseño Indians. On the flat southwest across the creek, Warren F. Hall built and operated the San Felipe home station of the Butterfield Mail, which operated from 1858 to 1861. Later the station was used by Banning Stages and by the military during the Civil War.
Location
County Highway S2 (Milepost 15.9), 0.9 Miles Northwest of intersection of Highway 78, near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
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NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - Road Sign
NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - Hike up the hill
NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - State Plaque
NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - Marker
NO. 793 SAN FELIPE VALLEY AND STAGE STATION - State Plaque