Near Woody in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Granite Station
(Five Dogs)
Kern County Museum
Kern County Historical Society
E Clampus Vitus Peter LeBeck Chapter 1866
Erected 1981 by Kern County Museum, Kern County Historical Society and E Clampus Vitus Peter LeBeck Chapter 1866.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 35° 36.833′ N, 118° 51.556′ W. Marker is near Woody, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Glennville-Bakersfield/Granite Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located 8.5 miles south of Woody. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woody CA 93287, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mountain House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Joseph Weringer, Sr. (approx. 6.3 miles away); Woody (approx. 6.4 miles away); Posey Station of Butterfield Overland Mail Lines (approx. 8.2 miles away); Garcés Baptismal Site (approx. 9.9 miles away); Lynn’s Bull Road (approx. 10.1 miles away); Lavers Crossing (approx. 11½ miles away); Glennville Adobe (approx. 11.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woody.
Regarding Granite Station. Granite Station served as a stage station between Bakersfield and the goldfields of Linn’s Valley and beyond during the 1870’s. It went by several names during its time, one being Five Dogs and another, Elmer. It was purchased in 1904 by the Bigot family and used as a sheep sheering station. The main building is no longer standing, due to a fire in the 1990’s. The only remaining sign being the chimney seen behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,487 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2009, by Eric Polk of Lakewood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.