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| Landmark #1022 | Kern County | Visited: January 26, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Shafter Cotton Research Station is still open! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The Shafter Cotton Research Station, established here in 1922 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, developed the “Acala” varieties which were exceptionally well suited to the San Joaquin Valley. The quality of the acala cottons and the marketing advantage of the one variety cotton district, created in 1925, resulted in premium cottons with a worldwide demand. Through the continued vision and cooperative efforts of growers and researchers, production of acala cotton became one of California’s largest agricultural enterprises.
OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 17053 Shafter Avenue Shafter, CA 93263 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~133mi (215km) — 2.3hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the exterior any time you like, but this is still an active research station and does not give tours! |