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Buena Park in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Old Betsy

 
 
Old Betsy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 1, 2021
1. Old Betsy Marker
Inscription. This old wood-burning engine was used in early-day borax mining on the desert in Death Valley and was brought here in 1941. It was a distinct improvement over the 20-mule team that used to haul borax from the mines, but was still hot, miserable work when the wood fire in the boiler was roaring and it was 120° in the shade.

Salt was also mined in those days, and each week the laborers were pain half in money and half in salt. This is where we get the word “salary”.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationIndustry & CommerceRailroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
 
Location. 33° 50.628′ N, 117° 59.982′ W. Marker is in Buena Park, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Beach Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the Calico Ghost Town section across from the Ghost Town Grill and next to the blacksmith Shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Birdcage Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rivera School (about 400 feet away); School House (about
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400 feet away); Knotts Berry Farm (about 500 feet away); Knott's Classic Carousel (about 600 feet away); Buena Park Woman's Clubhouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Lily Creamery (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buena Park.
 
Old Betsy Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 1, 2021
2. Old Betsy Marker
A nearby Old Betsy image image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 18, 2016
3. A nearby Old Betsy image
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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