Byron in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Byron

Est. 1878

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2009

1. Byron Marker

Inscription. At this location, in 1878, a railroad station was established for the San Pablo and Tulare Railroad, which ran from Los Banos to Martinez, later to become part of the Southern Pacific Railway, for the purpose of taking on water, and became known as the "By Run".

This township was famous for shipping more hay than any other station in California at the turn of the century.

Dedicated to the early pioneers and settlers of this community.

Dedicated September 19, 1987
Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1987 by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1913.

Location. 37° 52.189′ N, 121° 38.478′ W. Marker is in Byron, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Main Street near Holway Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Byron CA 94514, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John and Abby Marsh (approx. 4.6 miles away); Marsh-Kellogg Creek Watershed Project

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Site of Historic Brentwood Hotel (approx. 5.2 miles away); Round Valley Regional Preserve (approx. 6 miles away); Bryer/Nail House (approx. 6 miles away); Byer/Nail House (approx. 6 miles away); Mountain House School (approx. 6.7 miles away); Brushy Peak Regional Preserve (approx. 9.3 miles away).

Byron Marker - Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2009

2. Byron Marker - Wide Shot

Main Street (Looking South -Southeast) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2009

3. Main Street (Looking South -Southeast)

Although no longer visible (now parking), the Byron depot was roughly where the caboose (previous picture) is now, with the hay and oil loading platforms a bit further south (this picture, on the left, about where the truck is parked).

In 2000, Byron had 916 people according to the US Census.

circa 1930

4. Byron Marker

Historical newspaper article showing the old Highway Garage "on the main concrete road at the entrance to Byron..."

Photographed by Pamela Munkelt, circa October 2008

5. Byron Marker

Compare the previous photoghraph with how it looks today. The old Highway Garage is now home to Red Barn Hotrods.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,422 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Pamela Munkelt of Byron, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.