West Point - West Point, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 23.837 W 120° 31.661
10S E 715901 N 4252790
A plaque in West Point, CA.
Waymark Code: WMRRWC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2016
Views: 1
"Named by famous scout Kit Carson while searching for pass over Sierras. One emigrant road forked at Big Meadows, and north branch came directly to West Point. A thriving trading post prior to gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a period."
Marker Number: 268.00
Marker Name: West Point
County: Calaveras
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/03/1949
Location:
Intersection of State Hwy 26 (P.M. 34.4) and Main St, West Point
Website: [Web Link]
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