Canyon Country near Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lang Station
On this exact site (or hereabouts) 100 years ago, Clamper Charles Crocker drove a spike of pure California gold, completing the Southern Pacific Railroad link between San Francisco & Los Angeles, Queen of Counties.
Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus Platrix Chapter No. 2.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Southern Pacific Railroad series lists.
Location. 34° 24.777′ N, 118° 26.061′ W. Marker is near Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Canyon Country. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Vista Canyon Road and Mitchell Drive. Located at the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27550½ Vista Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita CA 91390, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chinese Railroad Workers (here, next to this marker); In Honor of All Chinese Railroad Workers (here, next to this marker); Walker Ranch (approx. 2.6 miles away); White Oil Seep (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Walker Cabin (approx. 3.1 miles away); Oil in Placerita Canyon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 3.3 miles away); Lang Southern Pacific Station (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
Regarding Lang Station. This plaque was originally installed at the site of Lang Station. It took the place of the California Historical Landmark - Lang Southern Pacific Station plaque after it was relocated from the site to nearby Lang Station Road for easier public access, after the station was demolished.
In 2023 this plaque was relocated to the new Vista Canyon Metrolink Station.
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society was formed in part because of the demolition of Lang Station.
Also see . . . The Golden Spike. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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