Landmark #97 | Kern County | Visited: January 21, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | A plaque surrounded by windmills! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1776, Father Francisco Garcés used the Oak Creek Pass to return to the Mojave after exploring the San Joaquin Valley, as did Frémont in 1844-1845. Until the railroad was built through the Tehachapi Pass in 1876, Oak Creek Pass was the only route used through the Tehachapi Mountains.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On Willow Pass Rd 4.6 mi S of Tehachapi Blvd 7.4 mi SE of Tehachapi, CA 93561 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~107mi (173km) — 1.8hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |