Barstow in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Amiel Weeks Whipple
1817-1863
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
1. Amiel Weeks Whipple Marker
Erected 2006 by Barstow's Main Street Mural Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1848.
Location. 34° 53.921′ N, 117° 1.528′ 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: 212 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. General Steven Watts Kearny (a few steps from this marker); The California Gold Rush (a few steps from this marker); Kit Carson (a few steps from this marker); Mojave Runners (within shouting distance of this marker); John Charles Fremont (within shouting
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More about this marker. 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.
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1. Amiel Weeks Whipple - Digital-Desert. In 1853-56 he had charge of the exploration from Fort Smith, Ark., to Los Angeles for a projected transcontinental railroad route near the 35th parallel of latitude. (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.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
2. Amiel Weeks Whipple Marker
The portraits of Amiel Whipple and John C. Fremont have been reversed.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
3. The portrait of Amiel Weeks Whipple
The portrait of Amiel Whipple above the John C. Fremont marker.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
4. Amiel Weeks Whipple Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 16, 2011
5. Barstow's Main Street Murals Directory
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Historic Murals on Route 66’s last existing
“Main St”
Illustrating Barstow’s Past to Enhance Its Future
Working to build pride and unity within our community and revitalize Historic Downtown Barstow through the preservation and celebration of our rich cultural heritage through education programs, walking tours, public art and festivals.
We welcome new members who appreciate the power of public art and have a vision for how it can become a revitalizing force in the community.
For further information Tel: 760 257 1052
www.mainstreetmurals.com
“Main St”
Working to build pride and unity within our community and revitalize Historic Downtown Barstow through the preservation and celebration of our rich cultural heritage through education programs, walking tours, public art and festivals.
We welcome new members who appreciate the power of public art and have a vision for how it can become a revitalizing force in the community.
For further information Tel: 760 257 1052
www.mainstreetmurals.com
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 900 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
