Waterman Junction Becomes Barstow 1886
William Barstow Strong
In 1885, the California Southern R.R. Co. connected with the Atlantic and Pacific R.R. line on the Mojave River creating Waterman Junction.
Being named for Governor Waterman, owner of Waterman Mine and a mill nearby.
A post office was established on May 15, 1886 and the budding town of Waterman Junction was named Barstow, honoring William Barstow Strong the “Executor” of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads’ western achievements.
Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business Interstate 15) and Barstow Road on East Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
