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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KJ7_don-jose-jesus-j-j-lopez_Bakersfield-CA.html
This gentleman deserves so much more than a simple grave marker saying, "Father - Joseph J. Lopez - 1852 - 1939". The man's true name was José Jesús Lopez (or J. J.). Among other things he was in charge of all of the animals on Rancho El T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KIP_woody_Woody-CA.html
Dr. Sparrell W. Woody, pioneer rancher, settled in this area in 1862. In 1894 quartz gold was discovered on Blue Mountain. Copper was discovered in 1891 by Joseph Weringer who operated both the Greenback Copper Mine and the Weringdale Hotel. The t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KIA_piute-ranch-homesite-of-elizabeth-lizzie-mcguirk_CA.html
Came to territory by
covered wagon in 1865
Settled here in 1876
Owned and operated
Gwynne Gold Mine, store
hotel and stage station
cattle rancher, Indian agent
Postmistress
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KI6_joseph-weringer-sr_Woody-CA.html
Joseph Weringer, Sr., Born 1855 In Vienna, established the "Weringer Brewery and Bowling Alley" in Bakersfield in 1881. In 1889 he moved here and established the original townsite of Woody, named after pioneer rancher Sparrel Woody. Rena…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KHP_kern-county-hospital_Bakersfield-CA.html
In 1875 a one story wooden building was erected here facing G Street in a swampy area. Facilities were primitive. Cost of the structure was $1,400.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOO_duty-honor-country_Tehachapi-CA.html
The Sacrifices of few ensured the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during time of war and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defended and preserved our freedom.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HH5_buena-vista-refinery_McKittrick-CA.html
Eight miles due west of this marker stood one of California's first commercial oil refineries. Between August 1864 and April 1867, approximately 4,000 gallons of illuminating oil produced there was shipped to San Francisco by the Buena Vista Petro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GFV_old-isabella_Lake-Isabella-CA.html
Located to the northwest of here, Isabella, a ranching and mining town, was named by Steven Barton in 1893, after Queen Isabella of Spain, Patron of Christopher Columbus. A post office was established here in 1896. In 1953 the community was moved …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FPN_uss-arizona_Lake-Isabella-CA.html
She was one of the mightiest battleships of her time, measuring 608 feet in length and 97 feet at the widest point in her beam. She carried twelve 14 inch guns in four turrets and 22.5 inch .51 caliber guns. Her displacement was 31,400 tons with a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DN7_kern-county-veterans_Bakersfield-CA.html
In honor and memory of the brave men andwomen who served in the Armed Forces of theUnited States of America.
Let this "Grove of Honor" serve as a "LivingMemorial" honoring the service and sacrificeof our Veterans.