Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kit Carson
1809 - 1868
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
1. Kit Carson Marker
Erected 2006 by Barstow's Main Street Mural Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 34° 53.922′ N, 117° 1.514′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on East Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 East Main Street, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Steven Watts Kearny (here, next to this marker); John Charles Fremont (a few steps from this marker); Jedediah Smith (a few steps from this marker); Amiel Weeks Whipple (a few steps from this marker); Mojave Runners (a few steps from this marker); Father Garces (within shouting distance of this marker); The California Gold Rush
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More about this marker. The Early Explorers is the subject of the sixth mural in the series. Barstow’s Main Street murals are intended to illustrate Barstow’s past and enhance its future. The murals line historic Route 66, the Mother Road. The murals depict aspects of the history of Barstow and the surrounding area. New murals are added annually.
Also see . . .
1. Main Street Murals. (Submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Kit Carson. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on October 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
2. Kit Carson Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
3. Kit Carson Marker
The marker is at the end of the building, below the balcony.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
4. Kit Carson Marker
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Historic Murals on Route 66’s last existing
“Main St”
Illustrating Barstow’s Past to Enhance Its Future
Working to build pride and unity within our community and revitalize Historic Downtown Barstow through the preservation and celebration of our rich cultural heritage through education programs, walking tours, public art and festivals.
We welcome new members who appreciate the power of public art and have a vision for how it can become a revitalizing force in the community.
For further information Tel: 760 257 1052
www.mainstreetmurals.com
“Main St”
Working to build pride and unity within our community and revitalize Historic Downtown Barstow through the preservation and celebration of our rich cultural heritage through education programs, walking tours, public art and festivals.
We welcome new members who appreciate the power of public art and have a vision for how it can become a revitalizing force in the community.
For further information Tel: 760 257 1052
www.mainstreetmurals.com
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
