Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Silvertown

Corriganville

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 11, 2022

1. Silvertown Marker

Inscription.
At the far end of town is the stable, home for the horses used for the trail and stagecoach rides. The rock formation in the photos above remains one of Corriganville's most recognizable landmarks.
The fistfight, shown in the image above, was just one of over forty different scripted stage shows that guests could watch be performed at the park throughout the day.

Pictured in the photo to the right is a reenactment of a fistfight along Main Street. From left to right are Pat Buttram (known for his role as Mr. Haney in the TV series Green Acres), character actor Bill Willingham, and Corriganville Movie Ranch owner Ray Corrigan.

Photos provided by Greg Anderson.

Erected by Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District, and Dylan Coty Eagle Scout Project 2022. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 15.829′ N, 118° 39.304′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Smith Road half a mile east of Kuehner Drive. The marker is located in Corriganville Park. 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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At least 13 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Silvertown (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vendetta Village (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Vendetta Village (about 800 feet away); Fort Apache (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Apache (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Tunnel Mound (approx. ¼ mile away); Trail Blazers Cave (approx. ¼ mile away); Canyon Rock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robin Hood Lake (approx. 0.4 miles away); Concrete Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away); Railroad Motor Car (approx. 0.4 miles away); Velocipede Hand Car (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chinese Campsite (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.

Regarding Silvertown. Corriganville was a working film studio and movie ranch for outdoor location shooting, as well as a Western-themed tourist attraction. The ranch, originally owned by actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan, is now a public park with hiking trails and picnic areas.
Corriganville is Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 150.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 11, 2022

2. Silvertown Marker

Stone foundations for the Stable are visible in the background.

Stone Foundations of the Stable image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 11, 2022

3. Stone Foundations of the Stable

Silvertown Photo on the Marker image. Click for full size.

November 11, 2022

4. Silvertown Photo on the Marker

Fight on Main Street photo on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 30, 2025

5. Fight on Main Street photo on Marker

Pat Buttram at left, Ray Corrigan at right.

Corriganville Entrance image. Click for full size.

6. Corriganville Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.