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

Blacksmith Shops

Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. Blacksmith Shops Marker

Inscription. In 1898 John Corbett opened a blacksmith shop here. It was later purchased by Charles Archer. Two other shops were located nearby.

Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 33° 42.09′ N, 117° 57.79′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Talbert Avenue and Bushard Street, on the right on Talbert Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

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 City Hall / First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbert Drainage District (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); School Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Talbert Home (about 400 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 400 feet away); Wardlow Home / Red Car (about 400 feet away); Buddhist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.

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Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 17, 2012

2. View of Blacksmith Shops Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.