Independence in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Inyo County Courthouse
Photographed By Karen Key, August 25, 2007
1. Inyo County Courthouse Marker
Architect: William H. Weeks
Contractor: McCombs and Son
Board of Supervisors
George W. Naylor * Amos Hancock
Thomas Thomson, Jr. * W.V. Butler
Charles Partridge
Accepted: November 8, 1921
The Inyo County Courthouse is located on land deeded to the County of Inyo in 1868 by Thomas Edwards, the founder of Independence, California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 8, 1868.
Location. 36° 48.215′ N, 118° 11.987′ W. Marker is in Independence, California, in Inyo County. Marker is at the intersection of North Edwards Street (U.S. 395) and East Center Street, on the left when traveling south on North Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Independence CA 93526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Putnam’s Stone Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwards House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Austin’s Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Independence (approx. ¼ mile away); Mining in Inyo County (approx. ¼ mile away); Engine #18 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Independence
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Also see . . . The Superior Court of California, County of Inyo History. (Submitted on October 14, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed By Karen Key, August 25, 2007
2. Inyo County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, August 25, 2007
3. Inyo County Courthouse
Photographed By Karen Key, August 25, 2007
4. Plaque on the front sidewalk
Dedicated to the pioneers of Inyo County, April 17, 1958
5. Third Inyo County Courthouse - 1887
Was located southwest of the present one. Photograph on display at the Eastern California Museum.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 28, 2023
6. WWI Tribute
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,665 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
