San Pedro in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stephen M. White
1853 1901
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 4, 2011
1. Stephen M. White Marker
Stephen M. White was elected Los Angeles County District Attorney in 1882, State Senator in 1886 and United States Senator in 1893. During his term in the United States Senate, Senator Whites most notable accomplishment was his successful leadership of the fight to create the Los Angeles Harbor in San Pedro as opposed to Santa Monica Bay, the site that was being advocated by powerful railroad interests. It is believed that the rigors of his battle with the railroad barons contributed to Senator Whites untimely death in 1901 at the age of 48. Stephen M. White is one of the men of vision who laid the groundwork so the City and County of Los Angeles could take their extraordinary leadership position in the nation and the world during the 20th century. His legacy should be remembered for all time.
This statue of Stephen M. White has been relocated to its just and final resting place overlooking the federal breakwater through the efforts of the County, City and Port of Los Angeles.
Erected 1989 by The County, City and Port of Los Angeles.
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Location. 33° 42.615′ N, 118° 17.139′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. It is at the intersection of Stephen M. White Drive and Oliver Vickery Circle Drive, in the median on Stephen M. White Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Pedro CA 90731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cabrillo Beach Bath House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean Friendship Bell (approx. half a mile away); Fort MacArthur (approx. half a mile away); Point Fermin Lighthouse
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 4, 2011
2. Stephen M. White statue
More about this marker. Marker and statue are one block west of the Oliver Vickery Circle entrance to the Cabrillo Coastal Park and Marine Aquarium
Regarding Stephen M. White. Relocated from downtown Los Angeles in 1989.
Also see . . . The Stephen M. White Memorial. (Submitted on February 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Douglas Tilden, sculptor.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 4, 2011
3. Stephen M. White Statue
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021
4. Stephen M. White Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,600 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
