Buena Park in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Knotts Berry Farm
Erected 1976 by Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 33° 50.656′ N, 117° 59.888′ W. Marker is in Buena Park, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Betsy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away); Knott's Classic Carousel (about 600 feet away); Birdcage Theatre (about 700 feet away); School House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rivera School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buena Park Woman's Clubhouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Lily Creamery (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buena Park.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Calico, California - A Historical Mining Town Puchased and Restored by Walter Knott and Knott's Berry Farm. Be sure to view "Nearby Markers" for additional information and photos.
Additional commentary.
1. Boysenberries
Boysenberries were hybridized by Rudolph Boysen, who was also the first superintendent of parks in Anaheim.
— Submitted June 7, 2014, by Darla Doxstater of Anaheim, California.
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