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Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Blacksmith Shops

 
 
Blacksmith Shops Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012
1. Blacksmith Shops Marker
Inscription. In 1898 John Corbett opened a blacksmith shop here. It was later purchased by Charles Archer. Two other shops were located nearby.
 
Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
 
Location. 33° 42.09′ N, 117° 57.79′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Talbert Avenue and Bushard Street, on the right on Talbert Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); School Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Talbert Home (about 400 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 400 feet away); Wardlow Home / Red Car (about 400 feet away); Buddhist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.
 
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View of Blacksmith Shops Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 17, 2012
2. View of Blacksmith Shops Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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