Newport Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
McFadden (Newport) Wharf
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 5, 2022
1. McFadden (Newport) Wharf Marker
The original wharf at this site was completed in the winter of 1888-89 and was connected by railroad with the hinterland in the winter of 1890-91. It served as a shipping and distributing point for Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties until 1907, and provided the nucleus from which developed the city of Newport Beach.
Erected 1965 by California State Park Commission, and City of Newport Beach. (Marker Number 794.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 33° 36.469′ N, 117° 55.708′ W. Marker is in Newport Beach, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Oceanfront. Marker is located at Newport Beach Pier, on Ocean Front Walk south of McFadden Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2111 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach CA 92663, 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. McFadden Square Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariner's Mile (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Landing (approx. 1.4 miles away); Castaways Park (approx. 1˝ miles
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More about this marker. This is California Historical Landmark No. 794.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 5, 2022
2. McFadden (Newport) Wharf Marker
Photographed By Mike Fay, February 11, 2012
3. McFadden (Newport) Wharf Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
4. Newport Beach Pier (Wharf)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 5, 2013, by Mike Fay of Huntington Beach, California. 4. submitted on March 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
