Near Independence in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Kearsarge Station

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013

1. Kearsarge Station Marker

Inscription. Built originally as a stagecoach depot in 1866, it evolved into a railroad station in 1883 to carry freight and passengers on the Carson & Colorado Railroad line, known locally as the "Slim Princess". It served the Independence community from 1883 until it was closed during the Great Depression on June 29, 1932. The station was torn down in 1955 and the railroad line ceased operation on April 30, 1960.

It was first named Independence, then changed to Citrus and finally Kearsarge Station in 1913. Along side the station depot was a residence for the section boss and a bunkhouse for the workers.

Erected 2010 by Slim Princess Chapter No. 395, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1924.

Location. 36° 48.409′ N, 118° 7.06′ W. Marker is near Independence, California, in Inyo County. It is on Citrus Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Independence CA 93526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Inyo County Courthouse (approx. 4.6 miles away); Putnam’s Stone Cabin

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Edwards House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Mary Austin’s Home (approx. 4.7 miles away); Historic Independence (approx. 4.7 miles away); Engine #18 (approx. 4.8 miles away); Hydroelectric Power From Bishop Creek (approx. 4.8 miles away); Mining in Inyo County (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Carson & Colorado Railway. (Submitted on April 2, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)
2. Carson & Colorado Railway: Slim Princess Promotional Video. In the early 1880's, the Carson and Colorado Railroad operated narrow gauge steam-powered Baldwin locomotives in Western Nevada and Eastern California. (Submitted on April 2, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013

2. Kearsarge Station Marker

Kearsarge Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013

3. Kearsarge Station

Large Ore Hopper image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013

4. Large Ore Hopper

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5. Kearsarge Station

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.