Inyokern Travel Guide

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Freeman Junction is evidence of what abandonment, decay, weather and scavengers can do that robs a historical site. All that remains is a Historical Marker that the state of California erected so we would not forget what was here once, Thank goodness! Back in the 1920’s there was supposedly a homestead of Clare Miley and by the next century a restaurant, gas station, and other type of structures that graced this corner of Highway 178 and 14 at one time. Freeman Junction was when explore Joseph Walker in 1834 heard of these extensive Indian trails that were created by them so they could converge with other tribes to trade their goods. He scouted for the army extensively looking for a snow free pass through the Sierras. He returned several more times bringing in settlers and expeditions. Soon pioneers were using the trail to seek out a new life or escaping Death Valley. There was a watering station house built by Freeman Raymond not far from here next to natural spring called Coyote Hole used by teams and settlers passing through here. Seems to be some conflict with certain historians when this station officially gained its name either around 1889 when a post office was constructed or when the Los Angeles Aqueduct was being built in 1906. Raymond passed around 1909 and the post office was moved to Richardo Ranch in Red Rock Canyon, now a state park. The elements eventually claimed the rest of station in a flash flood around 1909. I guess this corner was not to have any historical building left behind. So sits the marker as a reminder of what pioneer perseverance will do to get them where they want to go.

Freeman Junction, Ca Historical Marker No.766

I have some friends who like to frequent this place when they are in the area and say it's pretty good. It's right on Inyokern Rd and right across from the Anitque & Gifts shops. So, if you feel adventurous, stop by and check it out. It might surprise you.

Opens at 7am and serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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I bet this place surprises people when they are traveling along Hwy 14 to see a brewery, gift shop and restaurant. It seems the brews are very popular. So if your traveling by, stop by and check it out.

The brewery is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. We are closed for New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Us for details regarding private labeling or tours.

They even have a gift which is open 7 days a week. We are closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter. Most days we are open from 9:30am to 5pm. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays we are open until 6pm.