Chief Truckee
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 14.149 W 119° 35.368
11S E 276504 N 4346141
This E Clampus Vitus marker is located on the east side of US Highway 50 on the southeast corner of the intersection with Silver Street in Dayton, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFKZG
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Moag Ohana
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Chief Truckee

The legendary Paiute leader;
friend and guide to pioneers;
breveted a 'Captain' by John C.
Fremont; gave his name to a
valley, river and town; died
near here in 1860.

Dedicated July 20, 1974
By E Clampus Vitus

· · · · Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864
Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827
· · · · · · Chief Truckee Chapter 3691
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · (Total 7382)

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