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

D.T. Jones Dry Goods

First Adobe Building in Town

— Randsburg Centennial 1895 - 1995 —

D.T. Jones Dry Goods Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011

1. D.T. Jones Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. In October of 1897 Mr. Jones opened a dry good store in Randsburg. His building was wiped out in the great fire of May 1898, but saved most of his stock by placing it in a fireproof cellar. After the fire he immediately built a new adobe building which according George McPherson in his History of Randsburg, was the first adobe built in town. Based on the photo in Mr. McPherson’s history it is believed that this is the building. Approximately 5 feet was added to the front of this building in line with the rest of the buildings on Butte Ave. Mr. Jones was in business in 1899 but is not found listed after that. In April of 1900 it was reported that Dr. Nichols was occupying the building formerly used by Mr. Jones as a dry goods store. In the 1920's is also served an office for insurance agents and mining engineers. From 1930's to 1980's it served as the Postoffice.
[Editors Note: The mispellings and grammar errors are as appear on marker.]

Erected 1995 by Rand Desert Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1900.

Location. 35° 22.086′ N, 117° 39.382′ W. Marker is in Randsburg, California, in Kern County. It is on Butte Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 169 Butte Avenue, Randsburg CA 93554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: Randsburg Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); White House Saloon (a few steps from this marker); The Joint (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Joint (within shouting distance of this marker); Rand Desert Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rand Mining District (about 300 feet away); The Commercial Hotel (about 300 feet away); Randsburg, California (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Randsburg.

Marker is left of the windows image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011

2. Marker is left of the windows

D.T. Jones Dry Goods Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011

3. D.T. Jones Dry Goods Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.