Historical Marker
T-33A Shooting Star
Historical marker location:
405 Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, California
( Marker can be reached from Rosamond Boulevard near Lancaster Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.)
Lockheed.
The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.