Fresno in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Green Bush Spring
Photographed By Lester J Letson
1. Green Bush Spring Marker
On this spot in the early days was a flowing spring beside which stood a large green bush. Wild horses, deer, elk and antelope watered here and it served as a watering place for sheep and cattle.
The presence of this water caused the railroad in 1872 to locate its station and townsite here.
The name shown on the first map proposed town was Green Bush.
Because of its central location in Fresno County, Leland Stanford changed the name to Fresno Station.
In 1873 when the official map was filed it was entitled Town of Fresno.
Erected 1964 by E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1878.
Location. 36° 44.067′ N, 119° 47.483′ W. Marker is in Fresno, California, in Fresno County. Marker can be reached from Mariposa Street just south of Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 Fulton St, Fresno CA 93721, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Fresno Free Speech Fight (within shouting distance of this marker); Fresno County Courthouse
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More about this marker. The Marker was relocated by the City of Fresno to a location about 10 feet from the former location in a flower bed when the Fulton Mall was removed. The marker is now flat on the ground.
Regarding Green Bush Spring. The spring was capped off in the basement of the former J.C. Penney's building on the Fulton Mall in the 1960's. The Penney's building is just the other side of the Helm Building. When last checked in the 1980's, when the cap was removed, clear water flowed freely into the basement from the spring. It has remained capped off since then.
The discovery of the spring is what ultimately led to Fresno being located
Photographed By Lester J Letson, circa 2007
2. Green Bush Spring Marker
Photographed By Lester J Letson
3. Green Bush Spring Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2010, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 2,591 times since then and 250 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2024, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2010, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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