SINKS OF THE TEJÓN, ALSO KNOWN AS ALAMO, STATION OF BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL LINES

Historical Landmark

Description:
Six miles east of this point was the site of the Butterfield Stage Line station Sinks of Tejón. Operating through present Kern County during 1858-61, this famous line ran from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco until the outbreak of the Civil War.

Registration Date: 9/14/1955

Location:
City: Mettler
County: Kern

Directions:
SW corner of intersection of David and Wheeler Ridge Rds, 6.0 mi NE of Mettler

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