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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
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 south of Avenue 20, on the right when traveling south. 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 town of Fairmead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madera CA 93637, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mammoth Orange (approx. 2.8 miles away); Dixieland School (approx. 3.1 miles away); 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); Chowchilla Union High School (approx. 8.1 miles away); Railroads of Chowchilla (approx. 8.2 miles away); a different marker also named Railroads of Chowchilla (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madera.
More about this marker. In order to reach the marker, you need to exit Highway 99 at Avenue 20 and take the frontage road south. One-half mile down Golden State you will come up on the private 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 157 times this year. Last updated on November 1, 2023, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2012, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.