El Monte in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Lion

El Monte Historical Monument

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 7, 2018

1. The Lion Marker

Inscription.
“The Lion” dedicated 1980.
Gay’s Lion Farm 1924 - 1944.
Donated 1948 to El Monte Union High School.

Erected 1980 by City of El Monte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Entertainment.

Location. 34° 3.881′ N, 118° 2.125′ W. Marker is in El Monte, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Bodger Street east of Tyler Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11098 Bodger Street, El Monte CA 91731, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: El Monte (about 600 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Gay’s Lion Farm (approx. half a mile away); Lady Liberty (approx. half a mile away); The Frederick G. Exner Memorial Windmill (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named El Monte (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tongva (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hicks Camp (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dinsmoor Heritage House (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Monte.

More about this marker. Marker is located on the school campus, and can be viewed through a fence.

Regarding The Lion. This statue was originally located at nearby Gay’s Lion Farm, a popular tourist attraction. In 1925, El Monte High School adopted the Lions name for its teams, and the Gays provided a lion mascot for big games. After the Lion Farm closed, this statue was donated to the school.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Gay’s Lion Farm.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 7, 2018

2. The Lion Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 7, 2018

3. The Lion

The Lion, at Gay’s Lion Farm image. Click for full size.

Los Angeles Public Library

4. The Lion, at Gay’s Lion Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.