Taft in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill
Photographed By Alan Price, July 8, 2006
1. Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill Marker
In memory of the men, women and children who were the pioneers of the Midway Sunset Oilfields, never to be forgotten. This cemetery was established November 1911 by William Brooks of the Taft Undertaking Company on land supplied by Standard Oil.
Erected 1997 by Peter Lebeck Chapter 1866, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1911.
Location. 35° 7.776′ N, 119° 27.771′ W. Marker is in Taft, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Lierly Avenue. The cemetery is located at the end of Lierly Avenue at the foot of Hill 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taft CA 93268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. History of Taft (approx. 0.7 miles away); West Kern Oil Museum (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Fort (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Fort, Taft (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lakeview Gusher No.1 (approx. 4.4 miles away); Maricopa's Jail (approx. 5.8 miles away); Midway Field - Well No. 2-6 (approx. 6 miles away); Tulamniu Indian Site (approx. 7˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taft.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Midway Driller November 4, 1911. RootsWeb website entry (Submitted on September 13, 2015.)
2. Marker Unveiled at Old Cemetery. Midway Driller article from September 29, 1997. (Submitted on September 13, 2015.)
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2. Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill Marker
Updated photo after restoration. Marker is visible to the left of the entrance gate.
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3. Midway Cemetery and Marker
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4. Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill Marker and Cemetery
Original view prior to cemetery restoration. Marker is visible behind the fence.
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5. Midway Cemetery Prior to Restoration
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6. Midway Cemetery
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7. Midway Cemetery
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8. Midway Cemetery Restoration Project
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Alan Price or Jayne Hotchkiss-Price of Caliente, California. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on June 21, 2022, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Alan Price or Jayne Hotchkiss-Price of Caliente, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Alan Price or Jayne Hotchkiss-Price of Caliente, California. 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
