Temescal Valley History Quiz

Who was Leandro Jose Serrano?

• A soldier sent by a San Luis Rey Mission priest

• A Native American chief

• A land baron who challenged Serrano's claim

• A historian who wrote about Temescal Valley

What did Leandro Serrano do in Temescal Valley?

• Befriended the indigenous people and eliminated bears

• Built the first home in Riverside County

• Raised livestock and planted orchards

• All of the above

What did the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1866 mean for the Serrano family?

• They were given 160 acres of land

• They lost their ownership of the land

• They were allowed to file land claims

• They gained mining and water rights

What were some notable features of Temescal Valley in the 19th Century?

• Tin mines, stagecoach station, and hot springs

• Beekeeping industry, post offices, and school district

• Citrus industry, clay mining, and water company

• All of the above

What led to the decline of water in Temescal Valley?

• Pipelines diverting water from creeks and springs

• Drought and lack of rainfall

• Overconsumption by residents

• Industrial pollution

When did residential growth in Temescal Valley start?

• Early 20th Century

• Mid-1980s

• Late 19th Century

• After the U.S. Supreme Court decision

Who wrote 'The History of Temescal Valley'?

• Leandro Jose Serrano

• Rose L. Ellerbe

• William H. Brewer

• A surviving Serrano daughter

What did the state's first geological survey team do in Temescal Valley?

• Checked out the tin mines and scaled Santiago Peak

• Interviewed the Serrano family

• Explored the hot springs

• Started the beekeeping industry

What is the Temescal Tin Mine known for?

• Being the first home built by a non-Native American

• Being the largest school district in the nation

• Being the location of two U.S. post offices

• Being a leading industry in the area

What is the main purpose of WeAreTV.org?

• Preserving, promoting, and protecting the Temescal Valley 'Sense of Community'

• Providing news and updates about Temescal Valley

• Sharing information about service providers in the area

• All of the above