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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14KQ_helm-tract_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
The Helm Tract was recorded and laid out in 1923. Four streets ran north and south while Helm Street was the east - west connection.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14GC_mccoy-hare-house_Westminster-CA.html
This board and batten house, built in 1874 as a drugstore by Dr. James McCoy, first physician of Westminster Colony (founded 1870 by Rev. L.P. Webber), was the home of Marie Larter Hare, local educator, from 1912 to 1984. Restored in 1976 by Westm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14GA_rancho-lucero_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
In 1944, Frank and Dolores Lucero purchased 40 acres at this intersection. They previously farmed in Seal Beach. Dolores didn't want to leave the house so it was moved to this location while Dolores and a few kids were inside.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14FR_irrigation-in-orange-county_Yorba-Linda-CA.html
Water from the Santa Ana River was largely responsible for the transformation of this arid valley into productive agricultural land. Irrigation companies in Orange County were in operation as early as the 1860s. The two largest were the Santa Ana …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ET_wardlow-home-red-car_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Wardlow HomeBruce and Martha Wardlow came here in 1896. He farmed 300 acres and was very prominent in local affairs. Red CarThe Santa Ana/Huntington Beach Pacific Electric Spur Line began transporting people in 1909. In 1922 the line closed for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ES_all-saints-anglican-church_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Around the turn of the 20th Century, Tom Talbert donated land and 40% toward erecting the "Country Church of Talbert". The land was later deeded to the Methodist Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ER_talbert-drainage-district_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Local landowners gave Sam Talbert the job of draining "Gospel Swamp." He built a river levee, and dredged huge ditches on the east side of all major roads that ran south to the ocean.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14EQ_section-houses_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Used by Pacific Electric Railroad for track maintenance workers and their families. Equipment and supplies located nearby Freight house located across Talbert Avenue
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM143V_the-bluff_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Site of home of Roch and Magdalena Courreges who came here in 1878. He farmed 80 acres of bluff and lower land. Present Home of grandson, Joe and his Family.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM143U_buddhist-church_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Built in 1935 and dedicated in 1936. First Buddhist Church in Orange County. In 1954 the Church was moved to Stanton then moved to present location in Anaheim in 1965.
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