Bakersfield in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Railroad Flagman’s Building
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 2, 2023
1. Railroad Flagman’s Building Marker
A railroad flagman notifies travelers of an approaching train and directs rail, automobile and pedestrian traffic safely over the tracks. A flagman is posted at a specific location along the railroad tracks or rides on a train serving as the rear brakeman.
This railroad flagman’s building was originally located in Monolith adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad main line near Tehachapi in eastern Kern County. The town of Monolith began around 1909 as a camp for workers in the nearby cement plant. The plant supplied cement used to construct the Los Angeles Aqueduct between Haiwee Reservoir and Los Angeles. The Southern Pacific Transportation Company donated this building in 1979.
Erected by Kern County Musuem.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 35° 23.532′ N, 119° 1.289′ W. Marker is in Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Chester Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located on the grounds of the Kern County Museum. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haggard House (a few steps from this marker); Bena Depot (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Engine #2914 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Caboose #1323 (within shouting distance of this marker); Joss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairhaven Pump House (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Pacific Railroad Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bakersfield.
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 2, 2023
2. Railroad Flagman’s Building and Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, December 2, 2023
3. Railroad Flagman’s Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
