Fountain Valley in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores

Original Circus Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. Original Circus Site Marker

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Original Circus Site The Escalante Circus placed its tent here for its annual performance. The circus parade started here, moved east to Ward, north to Warner, west to Wintersberg (now in Huntington Beach) and returned.

First Post Office In 1899 a Post Office was established in Fountain Valley in the Country Store. Renamed Talbert due to duplication. Combined with Santa Ana in 1907. Redesignated Fountain Valley in 1957.

Country Stores Between 1896 and 1898 a country store was started by John Corbett, then owned by Tom Talbert, later by Joe Parsons, and finally by Bob Harper. In 1916 another store was built across Bushard Street by Bob Harper.

Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 2, 4 & 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 33° 42.093′

First Post Office Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

2. First Post Office Marker

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N, 117° 57.75′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Talbert Avenue and Bushard Street, on the right when traveling east on Talbert Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); School Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 400 feet away); Talbert Home (about 400 feet away); Wardlow Home / Red Car (about 400 feet away); Section Houses (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.

Country Stores Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

3. Country Stores Marker

Fountain Valley Markers 2, 4 and 16 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

4. Fountain Valley Markers 2, 4 and 16

Markers and Street Corner as Seen From the North image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

5. Markers and Street Corner as Seen From the North

Markers are visible at the far left of the photo.

Markers and Street Corner as Seen From the West image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman

6. Markers and Street Corner as Seen From the West

Markers are visible above the crosswalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.