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Shamrock

A ghost town of unknown status in Kern County, California.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

The map remembers Shamrock long after the crowds moved on. Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Kern County holds 58 documented ghost towns, including Asphalto, Desert Spring, Freeman Junction — Shamrock keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Shamrock

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main card aired on pay-per-view, with the undercard streamed live on ProElite.com. The PPV event was rebroadcast on the Showtime premium cable channel on June 30, 2007.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Shamrock is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Shamrock is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Shamrock FAQs

01Where is Shamrock located?
Shamrock is in Kern County, California. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Shamrock in?
Shamrock sits in Kern County, California. See our full guide to ghost towns in Kern County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Shamrock?
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
04What remains at Shamrock today?
The on-the-ground condition of Shamrock is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Shamrock?
Here's the honest truth: access to Shamrock is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni”), CC BY-SA.

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