San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Southern Pacific Railroad

1895

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

1. Southern Pacific Railroad Marker

Inscription. The Southern Pacific Railroad constructed a station just west of Cataract Avenue at the crossing in 1895. The depot had living quarters above the offices for the station agent. Mr. Tom Gore and his family lived in the station and was agent for both the Sante Fe and the Southern Pacific at different times. The depot was destroyed by fire in September, 1955.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Southern Pacific Railroad series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 34° 6.084′ N, 117° 48.697′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Cataract Avenue 0.1 miles south of Arrow Highway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 S Cataract Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, 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

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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 walking distance of this marker: San Dimas Grammar School (approx. ¼ mile away); Birthplace of San Dimas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Busy Bee Café (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sipple Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Foresman & Hoke Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Johnstone Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mexican Colony (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

2. Southern Pacific Railroad Marker

The marker lays flat in the sidewalk.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

3. Southern Pacific Railroad Marker

The marker is at lower right.

Southern Pacific Depot Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 15, 2021

4. Southern Pacific Depot Location

The site is now an industrial facility.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.