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 3812071
A state marker and historical marker mark the site of the Battle of Chimney Rock.
Waymark Code: WMXJ4P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2018
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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."
Cairn Location: Lucerne Valley
Cairn Purpose: Battle Site Memorial
Cairn Condition: 
Type if different from above list: Not listed
Types of rock: Not listed
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