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| Landmark #672 | Kern County | Visited: January 21, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque outside Lavers Ranch! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1854, John C. Reid filed a squatter’s claim on this spot – the same year Kern County’s first school class was held here. In 1859, David Lavers, with his father and brother, John, built a hotel and stage barn on the old Bull Road. The crossing was the principal community in Linn’s Valley until about 1870.
OTHER TIDBITS: David Lavers originally came from Nova Scotia and made his way to California via the long sea route ’round the Horn! This area, which came to be known for him, was a popular stopover for miners rushing to Keyesville. After building the hotel and stage barn, Mr. Lavers remained in town as the postmaster until 1872. |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: NE corner of White River and Jack Ranch Rds 1.1 mi W of Glennville, CA 93226 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~149mi (240km) — 2.5hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |