Lost Hills in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

James Dean

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

1. James Dean Marker

Inscription. James Dean made his last stop at this corner on Sept. 30th, 1955. The young actor died in a car crash a short time later while enroute to Salinas for an auto race. Althouh he appeared in only 3 films, James Dean remains a legend.

Erected 2004 by John Cerney and Blackwells Corner Market.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1955.

Location. 35° 36.88′ N, 119° 52.125′ W. Marker is in Lost Hills, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Highway 46, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17191 Highway 46, Lost Hills CA 93249, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

2. James Dean Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

3. James Dean Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

4. James Dean Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

5. James Dean Marker

Blackwell's Corner from 1941 - 1952 photos image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

6. Blackwell's Corner from 1941 - 1952 photos

Photographed By Denise Boose, March 6, 2015

7. James Dean Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.