Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Chinese Campsite
Corriganville
| | Sherwood Forest | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022
1. Chinese Campsite Marker
Construction of the railroad through Simi Valley commenced in 1900 and was completed in 1904. The Chinese are credited with helping to build many of America's western railroad systems. Chinese blue ware pottery shards (broken pieces) characterized by blue designs on white backgrounds have been found in this area.
Erected 2007 by Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 16.037′ N, 118° 38.944′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Smith Road half a mile east of Kuehner Drive, on the left when traveling east. Located in Corriganville Park, Ό-mile east of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blasting Holes (within shouting distance of this marker); Susanna Pass Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concrete Pool (about 300 feet away); Robin Hood Lake (about 300 feet away); Canyon Rock (about 700 feet away); Trail Blazers Cave
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Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022
2. Chinese Campsite and Marker
This oak grove was named Sherwood Forest after the 1950s TV series Robin Hood which was filmed here.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 22, 2022
3. Nearby Railroad Tunnel
There is not enough room inside when a train passes - Keep out.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
