Von Schmidt State Boundary Monument - California Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
This boundary monument, a cast iron column erected in 1873, marks the southern terminus of the California-Nevada State boundary established by A. W. Von Schmidt's 1872-73 survey. Von Schmidt's line, the first officially recognized oblique state line between California and Nevada, erred slightly, the boundary was later corrected to the present line, 3/4 mile to the north.

Marker Number: 859.00 Marker Name: Von Schmidt State Boundary Monument County: San Bernardino Has Official CA Plaque: yes Marker Dedication Date: 11/24/1974 Location: On E side of Pew Rd (River Rd), 2.6 mi S of state line, 14 mi N of Needles Website: Not listed

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