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 Fowler Centennial Posted by:  brwhiz
N 36° 37.779 W 119° 40.795
11S E 260374 N 4057134
In 1972 E Clampus Vitus erected a marker celebrating the centennial of the events which led to the formation of the town of Fowler.
Waymark Code: WMJDEK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2013
Views: 3
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 constructed 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 Fowler'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
Subject: Town
Commemoration: Centennial of the Town
Date of Founding: 1872
Date of Commemoration: May 6, 1972
Address:
Fowler Post Office
19 E Merced Street
Fowler, California 93625
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: Not listed
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