Near Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Great Flood of 1932 and Engine No. 3834
Erected 1993 by Platrix Chapter No.2 & Peter Lebeck Chapter E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is September 30.
Location. 35° 12.214′ N, 118° 32.542′ W. Marker is near Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Woodford-Tehachapi Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is 2.3 miles east of the Keene exit off State Highway 58. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keene CA 93531, 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. The Cross at the Loop (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tehachapi Pass Railroad Line (approx. ¾ mile away); Tehachapi Loop (approx. ¾ mile away); Cesar E. Chavez National Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); A Humble Home (approx. 1.8 miles away); Helen's Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Bear Valley Historic Schoolhouse (approx. 4½ miles away); Nüwa - Kawaiisu People (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.
Also see . . . Calisphere: Engine No.3834. Includes a photo of the engine before being pulled from the mud. (Submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,977 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.