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

Sinks of the Tejon

Photographed By Denise Boose, December 18, 2011

1. Sinks Of The Tejon

Inscription. Six miles east of this point was the site of the Butterfield Stage Line station Sinks of Tejón. Operating through present Kern County during 1858-61, this famous line ran from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco until the outbreak of the Civil War.

Erected 1956 by Kern County Historical Society El Tejon Parlor No. 239, Native Daughers of the Golden West, and Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 540.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 35° 5.57′ N, 118° 54.903′ W. Marker is near Mettler, California, in Kern County. Marker is at the intersection of David Road and North Wheeler Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on David Road. Marker is located on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4941 David Road, Arvin CA 93203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fages-Zalvidea Trails (approx. 8.9 miles away); Arvins Veterans (approx. 9.4 miles away); Francisco Garces O.F.M

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(approx. 9.6 miles away); Rose Station (approx. 10½ miles away); Sebastian Indian Reservation (approx. 10½ miles away); Kern River Slough (approx. 12.4 miles away).

Regarding Sinks of the Tejon. The station was called the Sinks of the Tejon because that's where, during the dry season, the water of Tejon Creek sinks into the ground as it flows toward Kern Lake.

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Photographed By Denise Boose, December 18, 2011

2. Sinks of the Tejon Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, December 18, 2011

3. Sinks of the Tejon Marker

This is the marker located next to the school yard fence at the intersection of David and N. Wheeler Ridge Road

Photographed By Denise Boose, December 18, 2011

4. Sinks of the Tejon Marker

This was the Meridian Elementary School, but it is now Turning Point Mother Infant Drug Treatment Center. The marker is right near the chain link fence just down from this building.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 28, 2020

5. Sinks of the Tejon

Six miles east of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on January 29, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.