La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Train Depot

— La Mirada Historic Site —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2023

1. Train Depot Marker

Inscription.
Built in the early 1890's on Stage Road, the Train Depot was a significant part of La Mirada's early development. As new modes of transportation developed, the Train Depot became obsolete and was demolished in 1962.

(Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 33° 53.775′ N, 118° 1.589′ W. Marker is in La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Stage Road and Castellon Road, on the left when traveling north on Stage Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Mirada CA 90638, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Mirada (a few steps from this marker); Zahur-ul-Haqq (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sutherland/Sanders Bell Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); “Jesus Saves” Historic Replica (approx. one mile away); La Mirada Relay Station (approx. 1.8 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Lily Creamery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Buena Park Woman's Clubhouse (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Mirada.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a post next to the decorative wall on the small park-like strip of land running along the west side of Stage Road. The nearest feasible parking is across the street and a little bit north, on Castellon Road.

Also see . . . La Mirada History Tour Guide (City of La Mirada). A 2-page guide with a map listing 13 historical sites in La Mirada, with one or two sentences describing each site. (Submitted on November 19, 2023.)

Train Depot Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2023

2. Train Depot Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.