Randsburg in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rand Mining District
By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
1. Rand Mining District Marker
The Yellow Aster, or Rand Mine, was discovered in April, 1895 by Singleton Burcham and Mooers. The town of Randsburg quickly developed followed by the supply town of Johannesburg in 1896. Both names were adopted from the profusion of minerals resembling those of the Rand Mining District in South Africa. In 1907 Churchill discovered tungsten at Atolia, used in steel alloy during World War I. In June 1919 Willams and Nosser discovered the famous California Rand Silver Mine at Red Mountain.Erected 1964 by Kern County Historical Society, The El Tejon Palor No. 239 N.D.G.W, The Bakersfield Parlor No. 42 N.S.G.W. and the Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 938.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.
Location. 35° 22.084′ N, 117° 39.325′ W. Marker is in Randsburg, California, in Kern County. Marker is at the intersection of Butte Avenue
By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
2. Rand Mining District Marker
The Desert Museum is in the background.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Commerical Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Joint (within shouting distance of this marker); Randsburg Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); D.T. Jones - Dry Goods (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Whitehouse Saloon (about 300 feet away); Randsburg, California (about 500 feet away); Rand District Community Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Yellow Aster Gold Mine (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Randsburg.
Also see . . . Randsburg - California Ghost Town. (Submitted on December 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
3. Plaque on the Desert Museum
Memorial
In recognition of those early pioneers of the Rand District through whose vision and labor this area became one of our nation's great mining centers.
Plaque place by Kern County Historical Society, Kern County Museum
1955
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4. White House Saloon - Randsburg
By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
5. Butte Avenue - Randsburg
By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
6. Santa Barbara Church - Randsburg
7. Big Butte Gold Mine
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 662 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7. submitted on December 23, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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