VALLECITO

NAME: Vallecito
COUNTY: San Diego
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 3
CLIMATE: Warm to hot summer, mild to cold winter.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: All year
COMMENTS: Near Ocotillo
REMAINS: County Park and cemetery.

Originally a stage stop between the Colorado River and San Diego, this town later became a stage stop on the Butterfield Overland Stage route. This town was built in 1852. In 1934 the station was recontructed so visitors could get a good idea of what it was like in the pioneer days.


Vallecity Stage Station
Courtesy Kenneth Brantingham


Vallecity Stage Station
Courtesy Kenneth Brantingham

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