Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Errea House

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. Errea House Marker

Members of the LaFargue family shown on the front porch were the first tenants in this house, after it was moved to this site.

Inscription. The Erra family occupied this dwelling for 75 years. The structure was built by a doctor in "Old Town" (or "Tehichipa") 4 miles west of Tehachapi between 1870 and 1875. It was moved to this location on log rollers about 1900. It is the only surviving structure from the Tehichipa settlement. The Erra House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1997.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1913.

Location. 35° 7.771′ N, 118° 26.887′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on South Green Street south of East E Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 South Green Street, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

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: The Kawaiisu (here, next to this marker); Wind Energy Industry (a few steps from this marker); The Tehachapi Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tehachapi Museum (a few steps from this marker); Early Explorers in the Tehachapi Area

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Real Estate Development Since The 1960s (within shouting distance of this marker); August Weferling House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

Another marker is no longer nearby. McFarland House & Late 1880s House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. Errea House Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. Errea House

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 10, 2023

4. Errea House Marker

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

National Reister of Historic Places of the United States Department by the Interior Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 10, 2023

5. National Reister of Historic Places of the United States Department by the Interior Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,006 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4, 5. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.