George Hummel

George Philip Hummel (November 14, 1887 – December 10, 1965) was an American business manager and investor. Hummel was the engineer for Kern County, California, and has been cited as a county pioneer and a legendary figure in the Antelope Valley. He was also one of the men responsible for the building of the Wayside Chapel, and was active in the running of local affairs, sitting on the board of the Rosamond Chamber of Commerce.

In 1951, he sold his water company to Samuel L. Berg when it had just 125 customers;

His funeral was held on December 13, 1965, at the Mumaw Chapel in Lancaster with the Rev. Norman C. Nelson, of the Wayside Chapel officiating. He was buried in Joshua Memorial Park of Lancaster and was survived by his widow Della K. Hummel, and one son, Walter J. Hummel.