The Last Indian Fight in Southern California - Lucerne Valley, CA
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bluesnote
N 34° 27.010 W 117° 00.234
11S E 499641 N 3812070
A state marker and historical marker mark the site of the Battle of Chimney Rock.
Waymark Code: WMPZB6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2015
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The other plaque says, "The Last Indian Fight in Southern California. In January 1867 Indians left their camp east of Chimney Rock to go into the San Bernadine Mountains where they looted and burned several cabins and a sawmill. In retaliation a pose surprised the Indians at their camped and killed and wounded many. Thus ending hostilities."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Highway 18, Lucurne Valley, CA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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