Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Christiansen Memorial Plaza
"You Are Not Forgotten"
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
1. Christiansen Memorial Plaza Marker
Dedicated in honor of Barstow-Kennedy High School student Eugene F. Christiansen US Army.
Born February 16, 1949.
M.I.A. February 6, 1969, Republic of Viet Nam.
Barstow, California 1990
Erected 1990 by City of Barstow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 34° 53.936′ N, 117° 1.478′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 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 Mexicos 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); Gold (a few steps from this marker); Brubaker Mann Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Garces (within shouting distance of this marker); Jedediah Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); John Charles Fremont (within shouting distance of this marker); Kit Carson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mojave Runners (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
2. Christiansen Memorial Plaza Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 21, 2024
3. Christiansen Memorial Plaza and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on December 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
