Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Santa Fe Station

Lake Elsinore

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Santa Fe Station Marker

Inscription.
Santa Fe Station

Built 1896 by the Santa Fe Railroad Co.

Luiseno Chapter, NSDAR, April 9, 2010.

Erected 2010 by Native Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 33° 40.091′ N, 117° 19.738′ W. Marker is in Lake Elsinore, California, in Riverside County. It is at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Spring Street, on the left when traveling west on Graham Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 W Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore CA 92530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crescent Bath House (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary McDonald Gazebo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plants and People (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lake Elsinore Library (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Elsinore.

Regarding Santa Fe Station. This station served passengers and freight, including agricultural products and livestock. A mural on the building is based on a photo showing wagons filled with sacks of dried apricots waiting to be unloaded onto a freight car at the station. The original building remains intact except for the removal of some decorative rooftop features as well as a waiting shelter for passengers that was on the west side of the building. The station’s freight scale and ticket window are still in place. Today the building houses the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.

Santa Fe Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

2. Santa Fe Station and Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

Santa Fe Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

3. Santa Fe Station

Public Domain

4. Santa Fe Station

City’s Centennial Marker - 1988 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

5. City’s Centennial Marker - 1988

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 28, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.