Yosemite Valley
N 37° 44.924 W 119° 35.247
11S E 272036 N 4181089
Placed on the 100th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant of June 30, 1864
Waymark Code: WM2V8B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2007
Views: 51
On June 30, 1864, the United States granted the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Big Tree Grove to the State of California to "be held for public use resort and recreation ... inalienable for all time." This act, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was the first federal authorization to preserve scenic and scientific values for public benefit. It was the basis for the later concept of state and national park systems.
In 1906, the State of California returned the land, considered the first state park in the country, so that it could become part of Yosemite National Park.
Marker Number: 790.00
Marker Name: Yosemite Valley
County: Mariposa
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 06/30/1964
Location:
Mounted on entrance wall of auditorium bldg, Visitor Center, Yosemite National Park. Between the East and West Auditorium behind the Visitor Center
Website: [Web Link]
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