Battle of Waterloo - California Style - Waterloo, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 02.083 W 121° 11.244
10S E 659072 N 4211217
A plaque in the small community of Waterloo.
Waymark Code: WMAFND
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
Views: 3

The plaque is in front of the Waterloo restaurant. On Nov. 1861, six landowner tried to evict John Balkwill, a "squatter". A gun battle erupted, as Balkwill had barricaded himself inside his cabin. Four people were injured, though Balkwill was unhurt. The attackers were arrested and tried. Balkwill was allowed to stay in his cabin.
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