California Points of Interest

Carpenter House


The Carpenter House is a historic home located in the Piute Wash watershed of California, near the town of Mojave. The house was built in the early 1900s by Charles and Hattie Carpenter, who were homesteaders in the area. The house was built with local materials, including adobe bricks and rocks, and features a unique design that incorporates both American and Mexican styles.

Today, the Carpenter House is a popular destination for visitors interested in the history and culture of the region. The house is open to the public for tours, which are led by knowledgeable guides who share stories and information about the Carpenters and the local area. Visitors can also explore the surrounding desert landscape, which is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including Joshua trees, desert tortoises, and coyotes. Additionally, the Carpenter House hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, art shows, and festivals, which offer visitors a chance to experience the rich cultural heritage of the area. Get driving directions.
CARPENTER HOUSE

Points of Interest
Location
Barn
Blacksmith Shop
Boundary Demarcation - Internal Fence
Boundary Demarcation - N Boundary Fence
Boundary Demarcation - NW Range Fence
Boundary Demarcation - Pipeline Range Fence
Boundary Demarcation - S Boundary Fence
Boundary Demarcation - SW Boundary Fence
Boundary Demarcation - SW Range Fence
Bunkhouse
Camp Ibis
Carpenter House
Carpenter Shop
Cattle and Cowboys
Circulation Network - Pathway System
Circulation Network - Road Bypass
Circulation Network - Staging Area
Circulation Network - Walking Box Ranch
Corral - Barn Holding Pen
Corral - Barn Pen
Corral - Branding Chute
Corral - Cattle Holding Pen
Corral - Dehorning Chute
Corral - Horse Pen
Corral - Insecticide Chute
Corral - Loading Chute
Corral - Scale
Corral - Slaughter Pen
Corral - Sorting Alley
Desert Tortoise
Designed Landscape - Red Gravel Berm
Designed Landscape - Transplanted Joshua Tree
Dog House
Ecology
Electrical Power Line
Fort Piute
Front Gate
Geology and Mining
Guest House
Hart Townsite
Ice House
Large Water Trough
Original Bunkhouse
Phantom Structures
Pre-European Inhabitance
Pump House - Water Tower
Ranch House
Rock Garden
Site Utility - Electrical Transformer
Site Utility - Propane Storage Tank
Temporary Caretaker Quarters
Temporary Storage Trailer
Tennis Court
Vicerroy Water Well
Water Tank
Weikel Water Well