The last stage coach robbery in Kern County occurred near here on August 26, 1896. A lone gunman on horseback held up the Kernville stage to Caliente and took $1,700 in coin and gold bullion from the Wells Fargo strong box. He did not molest the passengers, but although local citizens searched doggedly, the loot was never recovered and the bandit was never apprehended. As a result of the stickup, the route was discontinued, ending an era.