Tulamniu Indian Site
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Tulamniu Indian Site No. 374: The old Yokuts village of Tulamniu was named Buena Vista by Spanish Commander Fages in 1772.
Waymark Code: WM5E4Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2008
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TULAMNIU INDIAN SITE
Historical Landmark
Description:
The old Yokuts village of Tulamniu was named Buena Vista by Spanish Commander Fages in 1772. Fr. Zalvidea again recorded the site in 1806. This village was occupied for several centuries, and in 1933-34 its site was excavated by the Smithsonian Institution.
Registration Date: 9/6/1941
Location:
City: Taft
County: Kern
Directions:
300 ft SE of Block House #BV4, 1.1 mi N of Buena Vista pumping station, 8 mi E of Taft
Marker Number: 374.00
Marker Name: Tulamniu Indian Site
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 09/06/1941
Location:
300 ft SE of Block House #BV4, 1.1 mi N of Buena Vista pumping station, 8 mi E of Taft
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Feel free to post a picture of you at the landmark site, but a photo is not required to log a visit.