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.