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

August Weferling House

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 10, 2023

1. August Weferling House Marker

Inscription. Located on the northeast corner of "D" and Green Streets, this house was built in 1880 by August Weferling. The redwood tree in front was planted the day he married his second wife, Luella Duty Weferling (an early Tehachapi businesswoman), in 1905.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 35° 7.737′ N, 118° 26.879′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is at the intersection of D Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling north on D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 D 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: First Methodist & Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Wind Energy Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tehachapi Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tehachapi Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Errea House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kawaiisu (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Explorers in the Tehachapi Area (about 300 feet away). 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. August Weferling House Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. August Weferling House Marker

August Weferling House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

4. August Weferling House and Marker

August Weferling House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

5. August Weferling House

Redwood Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, June 8, 2010

6. Redwood Tree

Planted the day August Weferling married Luella Duty Weferling in 1905

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.