This site was originally called Mechanicsville, gradually changing to Humphrey Station after Miles Humphreys' store. Miles Humphreys came to California to join his brother John after the Civil War and saw an opportunity by opening his store at this crossroads. Although not an official stage stop, the Butterfield Stage dropped off passengers at Humphrey's store to get "refreshed". Passengers included for the most part working class men from the lumber industry.

Thus, Humphreys is the only location in California where "station" stands for a former stage stop rather than a train station. The store was located in the depression at the intersection 80 yards to the right of this monument. Miles Humphreys' better known brother John Humphreys is often referred to as the namesake. The Humphreys family was held in the highest regard during this period of Eastern Fresno County's History.

Dedicated this 16th day of January, 2010

Jim Savage Chapter 1852 E Clampus Vitus

Celebrating 50 years 1959-2009

Marker is at the intersection of Tollhouse Road and Pittman Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Tollhouse Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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