Oakhurst in Madera County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Oakhurst Centennial

1. Oakhurst Centennial Marker

Inscription. Population:
1912 = 419
2012 = 12,981
In the early years Oakhurst, or Fresno Flats as it was originally known, provided supplies to miners, ranchers, and lumber companies in the surrounding Sierra foothills. One hundred years later and now known as the Southern Gateway to Yosemite National Park, Oakhurst provides recreational activities including hiking, biking, horse riding trails, hunting, fishing, skiing, and various festivals.

The original 'Pizza Factory' started in Oakhurst in 1979. Today there are numerous establishments throughout five western states.

Oakhurst has been dubbed the 'Birthplace of Computer Gaming' and was home to the pioneering computer game developer 'Sierra On-Line' from 1981 to 1999. Many industry innovations were achieved in Oakhurst including the first 3-D adventure game 'King's Quest' in 1984 and one of the earliest online gaming networks, The Sierra Network in 1989.

Erected 2012 by Grub Gulch Chapter 41-49 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 37° 19.802′

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N, 119° 38.382′ W. Marker is in Oakhurst, California, in Madera County. It can be reached from High School Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park in the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49777 High School Road, Oakhurst CA 93644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Local Indigenous Dwellings (within shouting distance of this marker); Acorn Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); Grinding Holes (within shouting distance of this marker); Giant Sequoia Cutting (approx. half a mile away); Old French Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fresno Flats Townsite (approx. 0.6 miles away); Little Church on the Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); Highway 49 - The Golden Chain (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakhurst.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2020, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on May 6, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photo 1. submitted on April 28, 2020, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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