Fenner in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John Wilkie Safety Roadside Rest Area At Fenner
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
1. John Wilkie Marker
As Caltrans Highway Superintendent for the Needles area, John Wilkie sought ways to improve maintenance at this Rest Area. Pursuing this goal, John became a statewide leader in increasing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
John's passionate belief in the abilities of people let him to develop and promote the "Roads as Bridges to Employment" program. Today, throughout California, Rest Areas are maintained by persons with disabilities.
John represented the highest ideals of public service, continuing long beyond his retirement to be a mentor and champion for persons with disabilities.
John Wilkie 19281997
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 34° 48.603′ N, 115° 13.134′ W. Marker is in Fenner, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Interstate 40 3.1 miles west of the Goffs Road Interchange, on the right when traveling west. It is at the westbound John Wilkie Safety Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Essex CA 92332, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clipper Divisional Camp (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Original Mojave Cross
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Photographed by Joseph Beeman, April 21, 2006
2. John Wilkie Marker
Photographed by Joseph Beeman, April 21, 2006
3. John Wilkie Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
4. John Wilkie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. This page has been viewed 5,126 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 13, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. 4. submitted on September 13, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
