Eastern Malibu in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Original Malibu Railroad Tie
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
1. Original Malibu Railroad tie Marker
This Original Malibu Railroad Tie was laid in 1905 and uncovered after eighty years at Latigo Bay.
Note: This was a standard gauge railroad with a 4'8½" inside measurement.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 34° 2.074′ N, 118° 40.779′ W. Marker is in Malibu, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Eastern Malibu. It can be reached from Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) near Serra Road. Located on the grounds of the Adamson House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu CA 90265, 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 walking distance of this marker: Hueneme, Malibu and Port Los Angeles Railway (here, next to this marker); Green Man Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); Malibu Potteries Tiles (a few steps from this marker); The Adamson House (a few steps from this marker); Malibu Potteries (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick and May K. Rindge (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Lath House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malibu.
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
2. Railroad Tie and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
