Kingsburg in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The History of the Town Kingsburg
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 27, 2016
1. The History of the Town Kingsburg Mural Text
Inscription.
The History of the Town Kingsburg. . The history of the Town of Kingsburg begins in the early 1870's when the Central Pacific Railroad ws built and the train stop was named "Kings River Switch." Later it was named Wheatville, then Kingsbury in 1874, and Kingsburgh in 1875. With its share of saloons, and bandits, it was considered one of the "toughest" towns to live in. Finally, on Decemeber 1, 1875, Josiah Draper and his friends finally established the first residence and named the town, Kingsburg. It was the influx and help from a diversity of cultures and religions, that the community of Kingsburg began to civilize itself. Finally on May 18, 1908 the Town of Kingsburg was officially incorporated., Muralist - Collen Veyna Mitchell , Designed By - Maxine Olson , Assistant Painters - Josie Figueroa and Brice Veyna . This landmark was erected in 2009 by Rotary Club of Kingsburg. It is in Kingsburg in Fresno County California
The history of the Town of Kingsburg begins in the early 1870's when the Central Pacific Railroad ws built and the train stop was named "Kings River Switch." Later it was named Wheatville, then Kingsbury in 1874, and Kingsburgh in 1875. With its share of saloons, and bandits, it was considered one of the "toughest" towns to live in. Finally, on Decemeber 1, 1875, Josiah Draper and his friends finally established the first residence and named the town, Kingsburg. It was the influx and help from a diversity of cultures and religions, that the community of Kingsburg began to civilize itself. Finally on May 18, 1908 the Town of Kingsburg was officially incorporated.
Muralist - Collen Veyna Mitchell
Designed By - Maxine Olson
Assistant Painters - Josie Figueroa and Brice Veyna
33.06′ W. Marker is in Kingsburg, California, in Fresno County. Marker is on Draper Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on Los Pepes Mexican Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1520 Draper Street, Kingsburg CA 93631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2016, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2016, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7. submitted on January 21, 2019, by Mandy Kirby of Clovis, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.