ARROYO DE CANTUA
Historical Landmark |
| Description: This was said to be the headquarters of notorious bandit Joaquin Murieta who made a career of terrorizing mining camps and stage operations. He was killed here July 25, 1853 by a posse of state rangers led by Captain Harry Love. |
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Registration Date: 8/8/1939 Location: City: Coalinga County: Fresno Directions: Site is three large rocks in foothills SW of Cantua Creek Bridge, plaques located on State Hwy 198, 9 mi N of Coalinga |
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