Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Saugus Train Station

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

1. Saugus Train Station Marker

Inscription.
The Southern Pacific Railroad built this depot in Saugus in 1887-1888 when it completed a spur line to Ventura. A variation of S.P. Common Standard No. 3, it is one of only four built in this style. Inside was a diner that moved out in 1905 and became the Saugus Café. The station agent and his family lived in the four rooms upstairs. It was used for filming by Charlie Chaplin in 1923 and others including "Suddenly" with Frank Sinatra. In 1929, a train had just left the station when it was derailed in one of the last train robberies of the Old West. The depot closed in 1978 and was saved through a huge community fundraising effort. Moved in two pieces, it became the cornerstone of Heritage Junction in 1980.

Erected 2025.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 34° 22.488′ N, 118° 31.422′ W. Marker is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It is on Newhall Avenue just west of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located in the Santa Clarita History Center adjacent to Hart Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24101 Newhall Ave, Newhall CA 91321, 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 walking

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distance of this marker: End of an Era (here, next to this marker); San Fernando Tunnel (a few steps from this marker); Mitchell Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Mogul Locomotive (within shouting distance of this marker); Newhall Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edison House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pardee House (about 300 feet away); Kingsburry House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.

Also see . . . Santa Clarita History Center. (Submitted on July 30, 2025.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

2. Saugus Train Station Marker

Saugus Train Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

3. Saugus Train Station and Marker

Saugus Train Station Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 26, 2025

4. Saugus Train Station Sign

Saugus Train Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 25, 2025

5. Saugus Train Station

Train Station Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 26, 2025

6. Train Station Interior

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 26, 2025

7. Saugus Train Station

Viewed from Newhall Avenue.

Charlie Chaplin in "The Pilgrim" (1923) image. Click for full size.

courtesy Silentlocations.com

8. Charlie Chaplin in "The Pilgrim" (1923)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.