Buckman Springs Rest Area - Pine Valley, CA
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bluesnote
N 32° 45.465 W 116° 29.036
11S E 548340 N 3624549
An interstate rest area in the middle of Interstate 8.
Waymark Code: WMQC09
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2016
Views: 3
The plaque says, "Not far from here, Amos Buckman (1820-1898) discovered what is known today as Buckman Springs. After spending time in the Napa Valley following his arrival from Massachusetts, he moved his family to San Diego in 1871. The Buckmans eventually settled near here after Amos heard of a natural spring in the area. He located the spring and built a house and barn nearby. On September 27, 1881, Amos Buckman was awarded a homestead of 160 acres. Analysis of the water showed it was naturally carbonated with Lithia, potassium, sodium, calcium sulfates and carbonates, magnesium and iron. News of the find soon spread and people came. A campground and cabins were built; later a small hotel, and country store were added to accommodate the visitors. Amos Buckman found both a process and investor to bottle the fizzy health drink he called "Buckman Springs Lithia Water," which his customers bought by the case."
Highway Number: Interstate 8
Common Name for the Highway: Kumeyaay Highway
Highway Access Direction: Either Direction
Rest Area Name: Buckman Springs
Facilities:
Restrooms
Picnic tables
Vending machines
Services:
none
Special Features:
historical marker
WiFi: no
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