Madera in Madera County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Berenda
“Verrendo” Spanish for Male Antelope
Erected 2006 by E Clampus Vitus, Grub Gulch Chapter 41-49.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 37° 2.269′ N, 120° 9.211′ W. Marker is in Madera, California, in Madera County. Marker is on Golden State Boulevard (Highway 99) half a mile from Road 20 1/2, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map . The schoolhouse and a private residence are the only buildings on the Golden State frontage road to Highway 99 midway between the city of Madera and the city of Fairmead. Marker is in this post office area: Madera CA 93637, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Madera to Yosemite Stage Route (approx. 7.4 miles away); Madera County Library Service (approx. 7.4 miles away); Madera Zoo (approx. 7.4 miles away); Railroads of Chowchilla (approx. 8.2 miles away); Madera (approx. 8.9 miles away).
More about this marker. In order to reach the marker, you need to exit Highway 99 at Road 20 1/2 and take the frontage road South. One half mile down Golden State you will come up on the personal residence driveway with the marker to the left of the driveway. The schoolhouse is visible behind the marker.
Regarding Berenda. The current school was remodeled at one time based on vintage photos of the original school.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker placed in Raymond at the other end of the railroad spur.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on December 25, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.