South Redondo in Redondo Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Salt Lake

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010

1. Old Salt Lake Marker

Inscription. This marker locates the site near which the Indians and early California settlers came to obtain their salt, which at many times was more valuable than gold.

Erected 1955 by Tierra del Rey Parlor #300 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 373.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 33° 51.121′ N, 118° 23.816′ W. Marker is in Redondo Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Redondo. It is at the intersection of North Harbor Drive and Herondo Street, on the right when traveling north on North Harbor Drive. Marker is located on the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach CA 90277, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

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: Bill and Bob Meistrell (approx. half a mile away); The Plunge and The Lightning Racer (approx. half a mile away); The Redondo Beach Plan (approx. 0.7 miles away); 9-11 Tribute

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); King Harbor and The Marinas (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Bank of Hermosa Beach (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hermosa Beach Pier (approx. ¾ mile away); Site of The Courthouse, City Jail, Police and Fire Station (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redondo Beach.

Regarding Old Salt Lake. The Indians of this area obtained salt from this lake. Sometime in the 1850s, Johnson and Allanson erected the necessary works to manufacture salt by artificial as well as solar evaporation. The salt yield for 1879 was 450 tons. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010

2. Old Salt Lake Marker

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010

3. Old Salt Lake Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,506 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.