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 link to plaque | EL ADOBE DE LOS ROBLES RANCHO Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map This restored adobe, second oldest in San Joaquin Valley, was built by Daniel Rhoades, who came to California in 1846 by overland caravan. Rhoades and his brother, John, were among organizers of the first expedition that attempted to rescue the Donner party at Donner Lake. Built in 1856, the adobe has been continuously occupied since. 10036-19-1/2 Ave, SW corner State Hwy 41 and Lacy Blvd, 3 mi N of Lemoore Note: Take the first driveway west of Hwy 41. Plaque is technically located on private property, but you can tiptoe to the edge of the yard to get to it. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | LOCATION OF THE FAMOUS MUSSEL SLOUGH TRAGEDY Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Here on May 11, 1880, during a dispute over land titles between settlers and railroad, a fight broke out in which seven men-two deputy U.S. marshals and five ranchers lost their lives. The legal struggle over titles was finally settled by a compromise. 5833-14th Ave, between Everett and Elder Aves, 1.5 mi SE of Hardwick Note: No actual site; just a plaque. Additional info: | |
 link to plaque | KINGSTON Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map Founded in 1856 by L. A. Whitmore, who operated the first ferry to cross the Kings River, Kingston became stopping place for Butterfield stages after 1858. A toll bridge superseded the ferry in 1873. On December 26, 1873, Tiburcio V‡squez and his bandit gang made a bold raid, robbing the entire village. Kingston Park, Douglas Ave, .4 mi W of 12-3/4 Ave, 1.1 mi SW of Laton Note: Laton-Kingston Park has a parking fee, though I managed to avoid paying it by taking a couple pictures and immediately leaving. Additional info: Parks and Reservation Information |