Valencia in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Newhall Incident
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2022
1. Newhall Incident Marker
"Early today four young California Highway Patrolmen gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens. They did so without hesitation. They did so because heroism and devotion to duty were things they simply accepted as part of their job. Often times the only thing that stands between a citizen and the loss of everything he holds dear is the man wearing the badge."
Ronald Reagan, Governor of California.
Killed in the line of duty April 6, 1970:
George M. Alleyn - 3-1-46.
James E. Pence - 5-18-45.
Roger D. Gore - 2-17-47.
Walter C. Frago - 12-22-46.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1970.
Location. 34° 26.393′ N, 118° 36.043′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Valencia. It is on The Old Road 1½ miles north of Magic Mountain Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28648 The Old Rd, Valencia CA 91355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rancho San Francisco (approx. Ό mile away); The Ridge Route (approx. Ό mile away); Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tesoro Adobe
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Regarding Newhall Incident. The shootout occurred on The Old Road at Magic Mountain Parkway, between two heavily armed criminals and four officers of the California Highway Patrol. In less than five minutes, the four CHP officers were killed in the deadliest day in California law enforcement history.
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2022
2. Newhall Incident Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2022
3. Newhall Incident Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2022
4. Newhall Incident Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
