Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Slash X Ranch

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 1, 2011

1. Slash X Ranch Marker

Inscription. The Slash X Ranch was started in 1942 by Lee and Mary Berry. Lee was known as the "Cattle Baron" of the Mojave Desert. At its peak the Slash X ran about 3000 head of cattle. Mary, his wife, did not want drinking and carousing in her house. So using cowboy logic... in 1953 Mr. Berry and some of his ranch hands built a cafe and bar across the road from the ranch house for the enjoyment of his ranch hands, friends and locals. The logs and beams used in the construction of the cafe and bar were shipped from Oregon. Note the large ceiling beam used inside the original cage. It was cut from a single section of timber and is believed to be both the largest and oldest solid wood beam in San Bernardino County.

Erected 2011 by Billy Holcomb Chapter No. 1069 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 141.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 34° 45.656′ N, 117° 0.624′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California,

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in San Bernardino County. It is on Barstow Road (California Route 247), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28040 Barstow Road, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Mojave Desert,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stoddard Wells Road (here, next to this marker); Susie De Ridder (approx. 7.8 miles away); History of MCLB Barstow & U.S. Route 66 (approx. 8½ miles away); Log Cabin (approx. 8.8 miles away); The Old Spanish Trail (approx. 8.8 miles away); Mojave Riverbed Trail (approx. 8.8 miles away); Prohibition & Bootlegging in the High Desert (approx. 9.6 miles

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 1, 2011

2. Slash X Ranch Marker

away); Marine Corps Logistic Base (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.

Rear of the Marker Base Showing E Clampus Vitus Initials image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, March 30, 2013

3. Rear of the Marker Base Showing E Clampus Vitus Initials

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, March 30, 2013

4. Slash X Ranch Marker

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, March 30, 2013

5. Slash X Ranch Marker

Billy Holcomb 1069 Spring Clampout 6016 Slash X Ranch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, April 29, 2011

6. Billy Holcomb 1069 Spring Clampout 6016 Slash X Ranch

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,924 times since then and 170 times this year. Last updated on November 3, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2013, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. 6. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.