Walker Basin 009 Historical Interest Marker and other Caliente, CA Things to Do Tips

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The plaque reads: Originally called "The Park" due to its characteristics, the area, according to the present day historical experts, was named Walker's Basin. Sometimes in the 1860's after George Walker, its first settler, early history books indicate. However, that the area was named after Joseph Reddefford Walker, early explorer and trapper, who came into present day Kern County in 1834 as part of the Bonneville Expedition into the Rocky Mountains.

Located in front of the Cowboy Memorial.

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Phone: 661/867-2410
Address: 40371 Cowboy Lane, Walker Basin Road
Directions: North on I-5 to HWY 14 north to Highway 58 North, exit at the historical marker signs and take the Bealeville Road down to Caliente, then east over the railroad tracks on Caliente-Bodfish Road. At the "Y", bear right on Caliente Creek Road.
Website: www.CowboyMemorial.org

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Things To Do: Point of Historical Interest Walker Basin Marker#2

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Written by Yaqui

on Oct 17, 2009

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The plaque reads: Walker Basin was on the stagecoach route from Caliente to Keyesville. The western confederates were here during and after the Civil War 1861 to 1867. Abia T Lightner came to the basin in 1858 and took up farming and raising cattle. In 1864, where this monument stands, Daniel Walsher bought the property from Hamp Williams, which was the "First Deed of Record" in the basin. Long before its discovery the beautiful basin was populated by Piute Indians of Great Basin Orgins.

Located just to the left as you enter the Cowboy Memorial entrace.

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Phone: 661/867-2410
Address: 40371 Cowboy Lane, Walker Basin Road
Directions: North on I-5 to HWY 14 north to Highway 58 North, exit at the historical marker signs and take the Bealeville Road down to Caliente, then east over the railroad tracks on Caliente-Bodfish Road. At the "Y", bear right on Caliente Creek Road.
Website: www.cowboymemorial.org

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Things To Do: The Cowboy Memorial and Library

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Updated by Yaqui

on Nov 23, 2008

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This is a wonderful humble memorial, a wonderful peace of history being kept alive by Paul de Fonville the creator who wants to share as an educational tool for others to know what the cowboy life was like. He is a former cowboy and champion rodeo performer that has gone through great lengths to share what a hard and simple life it was and is to be a cowboy/rancher. So please check it out. Lots of wonderful exhibits to see.

I cannot say enough about this wonderful man! Very kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and so sincere. He is keeping a dream alive and helping educate everyone what really started the west and what "saved" the west. You must make some time if you are in the area!

Open 6 days weekly, all seasons.
Hours: 10:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M., Tuesday through Sunday
Entrance Fee:
Adults $8.00
Children $4.00

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Phone: 661/867-2410
Address: 40371 Cowboy Lane, Walker Basin Road
Directions: North on I-5 to HWY 14 north to Highway 58 North, exit at the historical marker signs and take the Bealeville Road down to Caliente, then east over the railroad tracks on Caliente-Bodfish Road. At the "Y", bear right on Caliente Creek Road.
Website: http://www.cowboymemorial.org/cowboy/cowboy.html

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Things To Do: Historical Marker No.757

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Written by Yaqui

on Sep 11, 2007

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