Near Twin Oaks in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Walker Basin
Point of Historical Interest
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 18, 2009
1. Walker Basin Marker
Inscription.
Walker Basin was on the stagecoach route from Caliente to Keyesville. The Western Confederates were here during and after the Civil War 1861 to 1867. Abia T. Lightner came to the basin in 1858 and took up farming and raising cattle. In 1864, where this monument stands, Daniel Walsher bought the property from Hamp Williams, which was the "First Deed of Record" in the basin. Long before its discovery the beautiful basin was populated by Piute Indians of Great Basin Origin.,
Donors. Maury and Gloria Wolfe, Dan Cork, Stephen A Maier, John Guerrero, Annie Kaho, Stella Mae Brooks, Casey Tibbs, Vick and Faye Blackstone, Dick and Rubie Slappert, Slim Pickens, Andy and Camille Jaregui, Sal Salonites,Hap, Ruth and Julie Magee, Hughie Long, Bill Greenough
Walker Basin was on the stagecoach route from Caliente to Keyesville. The Western Confederates were here during and after the Civil War 1861 to 1867. Abia T. Lightner came to the basin in 1858 and took up farming and raising cattle. In 1864, where this monument stands, Daniel Walsher bought the property from Hamp Williams, which was the "First Deed of Record" in the basin. Long before its discovery the beautiful basin was populated by Piute Indians of Great Basin Origin.
Donors
Maury & Gloria Wolfe, Dan Cork, Stephen A Maier, John Guerrero, Annie Kaho, Stella Mae Brooks, Casey Tibbs, Vick & Faye Blackstone, Dick & Rubie Slappert, Slim Pickens, Andy & Camille Jaregui, Sal Salonites,Hap, Ruth & Julie Magee, Hughie Long, Bill Greenough
Erected by Cowboy Memorial and Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 35° 24.048′ N, 118° 28.183′ W. Marker is near Twin Oaks, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Cow Boy Lane (Interstate 58) north of Walker Basin Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40371 Cowboy Lane, Caliente CA 93518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker
Cowboy
Established
June 17, 1980
Dedicated to The Cowboys
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 18, 2009
4. Cowboy Memorial and Library
Located on the right on Cowboy Lane, not far from the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 781 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
