1872 Earthquake Victims Cemetery- Lone Pine, California, USA
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calgriz
N 36° 37.101 W 118° 04.081
11S E 404498 N 4053067
North of Lone Pine on Rt 395 is the mass grave site for the victims of the March 26, 1872 earthquake that destroyed the town. The earthquake struck at 2:10am. 27 people in Lone Pine were killed during the quake.
Waymark Code: WMMEKN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2014
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Lone Pine, '72 Earthquake victim pioneer cemetery.
Just north of Lone Pine on Rt 395 is the mass grave site for the victims of the March 26, 1872 earthquake that destroyed the town and many structures in the surrounding area. The earthquake struck at 2:10am. 27 people in Lone Pine were killed during the quake. 16 were interned at this mass grave site. It's one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in California. The quake destroyed 52 out of the 59 buildings in Lone Pine. Because of the scarcity of buildings materials the largely immigrant population of Lone Pine, (estimated 250-300) constructed buildings made of unreinforced adobe and stone.
A small piece of adobe wall is all that remains of the Lone Pine general store post quake in Lone Pine today. The store was established in 1869 by Charles and Madeleine Meysan. This wall is the only remaining example of building architecture in Lone Pine before the earthquake and is publicly available to view near center of town in an alley.
Parking for the earthquake victims cemtery site is a little tricky. There is a pull off on 395 right at the site. Walk up from the path.
Earliest Burial: 03/26/1872
Latest Burial: Not listed
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