Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Gold

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

1. Gold Marker

Inscription. 1849 marked the “Gold Rush” in California. Despite the promise of riches, many gold prospectors did not find enough gold to be successful. Conditions were harsh and many went home broke taking other jobs like farming, moving to other gold and silver booms for working for large mining concerns like the Yellow Aster Mine in Randsberg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 34° 53.945′ N, 117° 1.482′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the left when traveling north on 3rd Avenue. Located on the east side of the bank building, facing Christiansen Memorial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 E Main St, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Mojave Desert,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 distance of this marker: Calico Mountain Mines (a few steps from this marker); Brubaker Mann Inc. (a few steps from this marker); Christiansen Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Father Garces (within shouting distance of this marker); Jedediah Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); John Charles Fremont (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Mojave Runners (within shouting distance of this marker); Kit Carson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2025

2. Gold Marker

The marker is on the mural at lower right.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 21, 2024

3. Murals

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 21, 2024

4. Murals

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on November 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.