Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
McFarland House & Late 1880s House
McFarland House - Located on the northwest corner of "D" and Green Streets, this house was built in the late 1800s by the McFarland family, who operated a sawmill and box factory in Tehachapi, circa 1890.
Late 1880s House - Located on the southwest corner of "D" and Green Streets, this house was built in the late 1880s.
Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 7.739′ N, 118° 26.898′ W. Marker was in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker was at the intersection of D Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling south on D Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 102 D Street, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. August Weferling House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist & Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kawaiisu (within shouting distance of this marker); Errea House (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); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.
Regarding McFarland House & Late 1880s House. There are two houses for one marker, and sadly that marker is missing. Staff at the museum are working on replacing it.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.