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Grave of 1872 Earthquake Victims

200 ft W of State Hwy 395 (P.M. 58. 7), 0.9 mi N of Lone Pine, Lone Pine, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 37' 11.9856", -118° 4' 8.04"
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On March 26, 1872, a major earthquake shook Owens Valley, nearly destroying the town of Lone Pine. About fourteen of its victims (the exact number is not known) were interred in a common grave, enclosed by this fence.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
Grave of 1872 Earthquake Victims Historical Marker Location Map, Lone Pine, California Map