Near Lebec in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Peter Lebeck
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
1. Peter Lebeck Marker
Killed by a bear October 17, 1837.
In memory of a pioneer of whom only conjecture can speak.
Erected 1972 by E Clampus Vitus Peter Lebeck Chapter 1866.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1849.
Location. 34° 52.464′ N, 118° 53.562′ W. Marker is near Lebec, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5, on the right when traveling south. Located at the south end of the parking lot of Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camel Brigade (here, next to this marker); The Camels of Fort Tejon (here, next to this marker); Camel Trail Terminus (here, next to this marker); Fort Tejon (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Lebec (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Pedro Fages (approx. 3.2 miles away); Interstate Highway 5 (approx. 3.6 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebec.
Another marker is no longer nearby.
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Additional keywords. Lebec, Lebeck, Lebecque
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
2. Peter Lebeck Marker and other markers
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, June 18, 2010
3. Peter Lebeck Tree Bark Inscription
Early markers were sometimes done by inscribing a tree trunk with information. As decades passed, the tree healed itself, covering the inscription with fresh growth. In the Peter Lebeck example, the bark covered Lebeck's final story, preserving it to be found by future generations.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 20, 2006
4. Headstone of Peter Lebeck
See nearby marker Peter Lebec
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,167 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2015, by Alan Price or Jayne Hotchkiss-Price of Caliente, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
