6/12/2004
Landmark information
- Location:
Bealville Rd, 0.9 mi N of Hwy 58, 1.3 mi S of Caliente - Plaque:
Other Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
5/22/1997 - Date Most Recently Visited:
6/12/2004 - GPS Coordinates:
N 35 16.310, W 118 37.575
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Bealville
Named for Edward F. Beale this station on the Southern Pacific rail line was established in 1876 as a depot and telegraph office. Service was discontinued in 1943. Beale was superintendent of California indian affairs during the 1850's. In 1865 he became owner of the adjacent Rancho el Tejon.