Palo Verde in Imperial County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Taylor's Ferry

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

1. Taylor's Ferry Marker

Inscription. When Jim Taylor acquired his ferry in 1922, he had just completed his connecting, hand-made highway on both sides of the Colorado River. His plan to attract the Los Angeles to Phoenix traffic had faded with the continued success of the Blythe-Ehrenberg Ferry. Taylor's Ferry was a current-driven cable ferry, capable of carrying two vehicles. During its 14 years of service, it was used for automobile, pedestrian, horse and U.S. Mail crossings. "Dad Taylor" found prosperity in using his ferry for cactus smuggling and Mesquite Honey Rum bootlegging during Prohibition.

Erected 2018 by E Clampus Vitus John P. Squibob and Billy Holcomb Chapters.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 33° 25.991′ N, 114° 43.957′ W. Marker is in Palo Verde, California, in Imperial County. It is at the intersection of Ben Hulse Highway (California Route 78) and 1st Street on Ben Hulse Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 7 Ben Hulse Highway, Palo Verde CA 92266, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Imperial Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 4 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Gaston (here, next to this marker); Colorado River Ferries (approx. 5.8 miles away in Arizona); 390th Bomb Group (H) (approx. 12½ miles away); Wiley Well (approx. 15.6 miles away).

Other markers no longer nearby. Cibola Arizona (was approx. 5.8 miles away in Arizona but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Taylor's Ferry (was approx. 6.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The original marker location was six miles east of here at the Colorado River.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

2. Two Markers

The Taylor's Ferry marker is on the left, facing 1st Street. On the right is the Camp Gaston marker, facing Hwy 78. They are located next to the historical museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.