Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Barstow, California
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 4, 2022
1. Barstow California Marker
One of the finest surviving examples of California's depot-hotels built around the turn of the 19th century. It's also home to the Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum and the Western American Railroad Museum (W.A.R.M.).
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.
Location. 34° 54.303′ N, 117° 1.505′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on North 1st Avenue west of Lawrence Dale Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 681 N 1st Ave, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barstow Harvey House (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of the Rails (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Beale Uses Camels (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mormon Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Also see . . . Barstow Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 24, 2015
2. Barstow, California Marker
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 4, 2022
3. Barstow, California Marker
Marker is outside the museum, which is part of the legendary Barstow Harvey House building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on February 17, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
