Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
General Steven Watts Kearny
1794-1848
Erected 2006 by Barstow's Main Street Mural Project.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 34° 53.92′ N, 117° 1.517′ W. Marker is in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on East Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 East Main Street, Barstow CA 92311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kit Carson (here, next to this marker); Amiel Weeks Whipple (a few steps from this marker); John Charles Fremont (a few steps from this marker); Jedediah Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Mojave Runners (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Garces (within shouting distance of this marker); The California Gold Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); Calico Mountain Mines (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barstow.
Regarding General Steven Watts Kearny. The Early Explorers is the subject of the sixth mural in the series. Barstow’s Main Street murals are intended to illustrate Barstow’s past and enhance its future. The murals line historic Route 66, the Mother Road. The murals depict aspects of the history of Barstow and the surrounding area. New murals are added annually.
Also see . . .
1. Stephen W. Kearny. (Submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Main Street Murals. (Submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.