Historical Markers in Big Pine, California

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Historical Markers in Big Pine, California

1 ► California, Inyo County, Big Pine — Big Pine Veterans Memorial —

On Three Flags Highway (State Highway 395) at County Route 168, on the right when traveling north on Three Flags Highway.

Marker 1: The Big Pine Veterans Memorial was established by the Big Pine Civic Club in the year 2000 to honor all veterans of the Owens Valley. The 80-foot tall pole proudly displays the "Stars and Stripes" with the California State flag . . . — — Map (db m54427) HM

2 ► California, Inyo County, Big Pine — The Roosevelt Tree — Planted July 23, 1913 —

On Three Flags Highway (Highway 395) at County Route 168, on the right when traveling north on Three Flags Highway.

This Giant Sequoia is reported to have been planted to commemorate the opening of Westgaard Pass to automobile traffic. The tree was named in honor of President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. — — Map (db m54428) HM

3 ► California, Inyo County, Big Pine — Westgaard Pass Toll Road —

On Three Flags Highway (State Highway 395) at County Route 168, on the right when traveling north on Three Flags Highway.

Camp Independence soldiers needed a road to Waucoba-Deep Springs. In 1873 J. S. "Scott" Broder completed this road and collected tolls until 1900. In 1913 A. L. Westgaard led an American Automobile Assn. tour across here, seeking a new . . . — — Map (db m54425) HM

4 ► California, Inyo County, Big Pine — Zurich Station —

On California Route 168, 1.9 miles east of U.S. 395, on the right when traveling east.

Zurich Station, formerly Alvord, was established in 1884 as a freight and passenger station on the Carson & Colorado Railway - known locally as "The Slim Princess." Zurich was the main railroad station for Big Pine and points east. Its name . . . — — Map (db m92763) HM

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