Randsburg in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Consolidated Gold Mine
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
1. Consolidated Gold Mine Marker
After the famous Yellow Aster Gold Mine was discovered up the road in 1895, many other smaller but rich lode mines were also located. The Consolidated Gold Mine was one of them! This is a hard-rock mine and the gold ore needed to be blasted out to process. But here in the historical Rand Mining District, there are many areas where the gold was more easily extracted by using dry-washers as it was 'placer gold' (gold that had already eroded naturally out of the mountains and hills).
During World War II, many gold mines in California were shut down, and when the war ended many of them never opened back up again. Enjoy our history here and stay safe!
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Erected by The Owl Cafe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 35° 22.046′ N, 117° 39.022′ W. Marker is in Randsburg, California, in Kern County. It is at the intersection of Butte Avenue and Highland Avenue, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. 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: The Commercial Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rand Mining District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rand Desert Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Joint (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Joint (approx. 0.3 miles away); Randsburg Drug Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); D.T. Jones Dry Goods (approx. 0.3 miles away); White House Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Randsburg.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
2. Consolidated Gold Mine and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
3. Consolidated Gold Mine
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
4. Consolidated Gold Mine
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
5. Santa Barbara Church, Randsburg
Located across the street from the marker. Built in 1904.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
