LYON CANYON/VALENCIA OAKS

In 1880, Sanford Lyon purchased land at the mouth of the first canyon to the north of Towsley Canyon. Over time, the canyon became known as Lyon Canyon. The early history consists mainly of ranching and agricultural uses. During the run of the television series "Dukes of Hazzard", Warner Brothers purchased the property, naming it Valencia Oaks. Warners later sold off the property. The canyon was going to be subdivided, but it still remains open land, but closed to the public by the current owners.

The main set for the movie "Nothing But Trouble".

A distant view of the same building several years later prior to it being torn down. (photo copyright Jerry Schneider)