Fillmore in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Southern Pacific Depot

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 23, 2019

1. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Inscription. The Southern Pacific Depot was built in 1887 during the Southern California land boom of that decade. It was saved from demolition and moved to its present site in 1974 to become the Fillmore Historical Museum. This was done through the efforts of Edith Moore Jarrett, who served as the first curator of the museum.

Erected by Ventura County. (Marker Number 48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 34° 23.957′ N, 118° 54.629′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It is on Main Street 0.2 miles east of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Main St, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Bardsdale Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Rancho Sespe Bunkhouse #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore State Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); 320 Central Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); 328 Central Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); 338 Central Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); 340 Central Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

Also see . . .
1. Fillmore Historical Museum. (Submitted on April 26, 2019.)
2. Fillmore & Western Railway. Regularly scheduled passenger excursions onboard antique trains. (Currently on hiatus until tracks are repaired, as of April 2023) (Submitted on April 26, 2019.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 23, 2019

2. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Southern Pacific Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 23, 2019

3. Southern Pacific Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.