Plaque Inscription:

Prolific author Harold Bell Wright purchased 160 acres in 1907.  While living in a tent he built Rancho El Tecolote constructing a woven arrow weed studio in 1908 and a ranch house in 1909.  From 1907 to 1916 he wrote three best sellers, including the historical novel “The Winning of Barbara Worth,” a chronicle of desert reclamation and the Colorado River flood of 1905.  As Wright’s most successful and important book, it brought and it’s agricultural wealth to the attention of the nation.  The book’s heroine Barbara Worth became an icon for the region.

Location:  Imperial County.  Off S-80, South on Country Club Dr. (between Barbara Worth and Calexico Rds.).  Proceed .25 mi. south.  Be sure to check out the golf ball embedded in top of the marker. 

GPS Coordinates for plaque: 32˚48.013N – 115˚25.311W (JMP)

Text and lyrics available on ‘California State Landmarks – Imperial County’ – rfm# 046