VALLECITO STAGE DEPOT (STATION)

Historical Landmark

Description:
A reconstruction (1934) of Vallecito Stage Station built in 1852 at the edge of the Great Colorado Desert. It was an important stop on the first official transcontinental route, serving the San Diego-San Antonio ('Jackass') mail line (1857-1859), the Butterfield Overland Stage Line, and the southern emigrant caravans.

Registration Date: 7/12/1939

Location:
City: Agua Caliente Springs
County: San Diego

Directions:
Vallecito Stage Station County Park, on County Rd S2 (P.M. 34.7), 3.7 mi NW of Agua Caliente Springs

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