Oakhurst in Madera County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fresno Flats Townsite
1856
Erected 1997 by Grup Culch Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 37° 19.583′ N, 119° 38.983′ W. Marker is in Oakhurst, California, in Madera County. Marker is at the intersection of Fresno Flats Road (Road 425B) and Crane Valley Road (Road 426), on the left when traveling south on Fresno Flats Road. Marker sits on Sierra Telephone property and is only 50 feet away from the French Trail marker erected in 2004. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39858 425B, Oakhurst CA 93644, 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. Old French Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Highway 49 - The Golden Chain (approx. half a mile away); Oakhurst Centennial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Little Church on the Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Giant Sequoia Cutting (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gold Rush Entertainment Lives On (approx. 2˝ miles away); Bissett Station (approx. 2.8 miles away); Madera Sugar Pine Flume (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakhurst.
Regarding Fresno Flats Townsite. Fresno Flats was one of the earliest settlements in Fresno County. When it was established, Madera County was part of Fresno County, and there was no city of Fresno yet in Fresno County.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.