Independence in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Edwards House
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 28, 2023
1. Edwards House Marker
Thomas Edwards came to the Owens Valley in 1863, acquired land and founded the township of Independence. He built this house in 1865. It is the oldest house in Inyo County.
Erected 1984 by Slim Princess Chapter 395 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 36° 48.131′ N, 118° 12.003′ W. Marker is in Independence, California, in Inyo County. Marker is on West Market Street west of Three Flags Highway (U.S. 395), on the left when traveling west. Marker is located west of the Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Independence CA 93526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Putnam’s Stone Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inyo County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Mary Austin’s Home (about 600 feet away); Mining in Inyo County (approx. ¼ mile away); Engine #18 (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Independence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Independence (approx. 2½ miles away); Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
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Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2009
2. Edwards House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2009
3. Edwards House Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 12, 2009
4. Edwards House and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 28, 2023
5. Edwards House and Marker
6. Edwards House
Photograph on display at the Eastern California Museum, 155 N. Grant Street, Independence.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 927 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
