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

Helm Tract

Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. Helm Tract Marker

Inscription. The Helm Tract was recorded and laid out in 1923. Four streets ran north and south while Helm Street was the east - west connection.

Erected by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 33° 42.069′ N, 117° 58.207′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of South Third Street and Talbert Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Third Street. 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

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of this marker: School Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blacksmith Shops (approx. 0.4 miles away); First City Hall / First School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Talbert Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wardlow Home / Red Car (approx. 0.4 miles away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Talbert Drainage District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buddhist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.

Panorama of Talbert Ave. and S. Third St. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Greg Ullman, September 24, 2012

2. Panorama of Talbert Ave. and S. Third St.

Sam Talbert laid out 60 acres of streets here; his home was on the southeast corner, on the left. The historical marker is on the corner on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 33 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.