BISHOP CREEK BATTLEGROUND
Historical Landmark |
| Description: On April 6, 1862, a battle took place around this site between newly arrived citizens of the Owens River Valley and the original inhabitants of the land, the Paiute and Shoshone Indians. The reason for this battle is lost but brave men on both sides died here for a cause which they held inviolate. |
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Registration Date: 10/30/1965 Location: City: Bishop County: Inyo Directions: SE corner of the intersection of State Hwy 168 (P.M. 13.0) and Bishop Creek Rd, 5.2 mi SW of Bishop |
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