West Point City Historical Markers |
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268 Historical Marker
West Point, West Point was named by scout Kit Carson, who was searching for a pass over the Sierra. One emigrant road forked by Big Meadows - its north branch came directly to West Point, which was a thriving trading post prior to the gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a time.,
CA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
-120° 31' 39.4932",
7° 0' 0"
West Point General Interest Sandy GulchThis monument was erected to the memory of pioneers of Sandy Gulch, 1849 trading center for miners of northeastern Calaveras County. The settlement, i... [click for more]
West Point City Historical MarkerWest Point was named by scout Kit Carson, who was searching for a pass over the Sierra. One emigrant road forked by Big Meadows - its north branch cam... [click for more]
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