Near Buttonwillow in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Buttonwillow Tree

California Historical Landmark

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 17, 2011

1. Buttonwillow Tree Marker

Inscription. A lone tree landmark on an old trans-valley trail. It was an ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, later a location for white stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885. The town of Buttonwillow takes its name from this old tree and rodeo grounds.

Erected 1952 by Kern County Historical Society and Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 492.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 35° 24.412′ N, 119° 28.453′ W. Marker is near Buttonwillow, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Buttonwillow Drive, half a mile north of California Highway 58, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 597 Buttonwillow Road, Buttonwillow CA 93206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tule Elk State Reserve (approx. 8.1 miles away); Buena Vista Refinery (approx. 10.8 miles away); McKittrick Hotel and Penny Bar

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(approx. 11 miles away); McKittrick Brea Pit (approx. 11½ miles away); The Green Hotel (approx. 13 miles away); Shafter Depot (approx. 13 miles away); Shafter Cotton Research Station (approx. 14.1 miles away); Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 14½ miles away).

Buttonwillow Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 17, 2011

2. Buttonwillow Tree and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.