Historic Landmark - Auburn, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 54.236 W 121° 04.015
10S E 667621 N 4307891
A wooden plaque in Auburn, CA.
Waymark Code: WMKGGY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2014
Views: 2
"Women's imorvement club estab and named this park Glenbower 1912 changed to Martin Park in 1926 by CH Gwynn. On July 1, 1859, dep tax collector Geo W. Martin and Sheriff Geo C Johnson and dep sheriff WM Crutcher pursued rattlesnake Dick Barter and another deperado to this location. A gunfight ensued and Martin was shot and killed here. Rattlesnake Dick's body was found the next morning a mile away."
Group that erected the marker: Placer County Historical Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
High St
Auburn, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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