Keepers of the Land! - West Point, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"This is a truth about the tragic destruction of a way of life — It happened for only one reason. Our people abandoned so many Indian villages in Calaveras County alone!

The Miwok lived a quiet, simple life, so close to nature they changed with the seasons.

One time the men were many miles away from the village hunting for wild game. They felt a sense of sadness, uneasiness. Something was out of the ordinary. Something was different. Something was strange.

The women and children were down by the river pounding acorns and singing some of their songs. The deer and grey squirrel running past them in panic were the first to signal something was wrong. Suddenly there were strangers standing in the water pointing at shiny yellow stuff and yelling words The People didn't understand.

There was no need for the yellow stuff when all they needed was provided when Creator made this land. The attack on the village came violent and quick — women running and trying to protect their children; seeing some bashed with rocks, some killed with a noisy stick …

The old Hyapo (Chief) wounded and bleeding, heart-broken too see such an ugly sight looked skyward and prayed toward the Heavens. He cried — "

Group that erected the marker: A-Ho Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Main Street north of Pine Street West Point, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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