Wassama Round House #1001
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California Historic Marker #1001
Wassama Round House
Miwok Indians
Waymark Code: WMAJ33
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2011
Views: 11
Dating prior to the 1860s, the Wassama Roundhouse was reconstructed in 1985 on the location of the previous four houses. In 1903, the third roundhouse was built using portions of the center pole from the two earlier houses. The roundhouse served as the focal point of spiritual and ceremonial life for many Native Californians. The Wassama Roundhouse continues to serve this purpose.
Marker Number: 1,001.00
Marker Name: Wassama Roundhouse
County: Madera
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/16/1992
Location:
Location: Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park, 5.5 mi N of Oakhurst on Hwy 49 to Ahwahnee, then E .4 mi on Round House Rd
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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