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

Peter Lebeck

 
 
Peter Lebeck Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
1. Peter Lebeck Marker
Inscription.
Killed by a bear October 17, 1837.
In memory of a pioneer of whom only conjecture can speak.
 
Erected 1972 by E Clampus Vitus Peter Lebeck Chapter 1866.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1849.
 
Location. 34° 52.464′ N, 118° 53.562′ W. Marker is near Lebec, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5, on the right when traveling south. Located at the south end of the parking lot of Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camel Brigade (here, next to this marker); The Camels of Fort Tejon (here, next to this marker); Camel Trail Terminus (here, next to this marker); Fort Tejon (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Lebec (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Pedro Fages (approx. 3.2 miles away); Interstate Highway 5 (approx. 3.6 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebec.
 
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Peter Lebeck Marker and other markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
2. Peter Lebeck Marker and other markers
Peter Lebeck Tree Bark Inscription image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Thomas Chris English, June 18, 2010
3. Peter Lebeck Tree Bark Inscription
Early markers were sometimes done by inscribing a tree trunk with information. As decades passed, the tree healed itself, covering the inscription with fresh growth. In the Peter Lebeck example, the bark covered Lebeck's final story, preserving it to be found by future generations.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,657 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2015, by Alan Price or Jayne Hotchkiss-Price of Caliente, California. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.   3. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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