Canyon Country in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Honor of All Chinese Railroad Workers
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2023
1. In Honor of All Chinese Railroad Workers Marker
The courageous work done on the San Fernando Tunnel culminated in the Southern Pacific Railroad's extension to Southern California in 1876. Thousands of immigrants from China were recruited to work on this connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In that year, one mile northeast of this location, the last tracks were laid out. A Golden Spike ceremony took place and thousands of these skilled laborers were in attendance.
Dedicated to all Chinese laborers who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad and its feeder routes.
"An army of Chinese..., clad in basket hats, blue denim jackets and trousers, and cotton sandals, stood along either side of the mounded right-of-way. Four thousand strong, they lined the roadbed in military file, leaning on their long-handled shovels, like an army at rest after a well-fought battle." - Remi Nadeau.
Erected 2023 by City of Santa Clarita; and Chinese Historical Society of Southern California.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 24.777′ N, 118°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chinese Railroad Workers (here, next to this marker); Lang Station (here, next to this marker); Walker Ranch (approx. 2.6 miles away); White Oil Seep (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Walker Cabin (approx. 3.1 miles away); Oil in Placerita Canyon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Oak of the Golden Dream (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2023
2. Chinese Workers Marker - at right
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2023
3. Chinese Railroad Workers Marker
At the new Vista Canyon Metrolink Station.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2023
4. Dedicated October 20, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
