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Peter Lebec
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By Syd Whittle, March 20, 2006 | |
| | | 1. Peter Lebec Marker | | |
Inscription. Although little is known about Peter Lebec, it is believed that he was killed by a grizzly bear, and buried under this tree. His epitaph was originally carved into the tree.
Location. 34° 52.43′ N, 118° 53.653′ W. Marker is in Lebec, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from Lebec Road near Interstate 5. Click for map. Marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Tejon State Historical Park. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Fort Tejon (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The First and Only "Camel Brigade" of the United States Army (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale (about 500 feet away); Camel Trail Terminus (about 500 feet away); The Camels of Fort Tejon (about 500 feet away); Peter Lebeck (about 500 feet away); Don Pedro Fages (approx. 3.2 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Lebec.
Also see . . . Welcome to Lebec - History of Lebec. The history of Lebec gives a short description of Peter Lebec. (Submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, March 20, 2006 | |
| | | 2. Headstone of Peter Lebec | | Note the difference in spelling. (Lebec on the marker and name of town, and Lebeck on the Headstone.
Headstone placed April 15, 1936 by Eltejon Parlor 239, N.D.G.W. and Bakersfield Parlor 42, N.S.G.W. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, March 20, 2006 | |
| | | 3. The Tree Mentioned on Marker | | |
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Photo Color by Merle Porter, Published by Royal Pictures, Colton Ca. | |
| | | 4. Vintage Postcard of the Peter Lebeck Headstone and The Lebeck Oak Tree | Description on Postcard:
This marker is in memory of Peter Lebeck who was killed here by a Grizzly Bear on Oct. 17, 1837. Fort Tejon was established here by Lt. Col. E.F. Beale on Aug. 10, 1854 and lasted for 10 years. There were two events that took place here, the first a strange procession of an Army camel train that wound onto the clearing of the fort. Another event was the arrival of the first stage coach of the Butterfield Overland Mail on its way to San Francisco. The fort has been rebuilt and the bones of Lebecque, young voyageur of the Hudson Bay Company, was reburied near the spot where he died. M.P. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 2,262 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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