Fowler's Switch
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brwhiz
N 36° 37.779 W 119° 40.795
11S E 260374 N 4057134
This E Clampus Vitus marker is mounted on a concrete monument on the street corner northeast of the Fowler Post Office.
Waymark Code: WMJDEJ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2013
Views: 4
Fowler's Switch
In 1872 the old Central Pacific Railroad, forerunner of the Southern Pacific, constructed a north-south line through the San Joaquin Valley, which opened the valley to commerce and settlement. The railroad contructed a switch a short distance southeasterly of this monument for loading cattle from the vast ranches of State Senator Thomas Fowler and others. The switch became known as Folwer's Switch. A town and a post office were established in 1882 and at that time the name was shortened to Fowler. Thus, the construction of the railroad and the switch 100 years ago led to what became the City of Fowler.
Centennial Celebration
May 8, 1972
Jim Savage Chapter 1852
E Clampus Vitus
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