Near Taft in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Tulamniu Indian Site

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2019

1. Tulamniu Indian Site Marker

Inscription. The old Yokuts village of Tulamniu was named Buena Vista by Spanish Commander Fages in 1772. (One of first place names in south San Joaquin Valley.) Fr. Zalvidea again recorded the site in 1806. This village was occupied for several centuries. 1933-34, site excavated by Smithsonian Institution. California Historical Landmark No. 374.

Erected 1950 by Kern County Historical Society; N.D.G.W.; Kern County Chamber of Commerce; and Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 374.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 35° 10.544′ N, 119° 20.533′ W. Marker is near Taft, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from Lake Station Road, 2.7 miles north of Gardner Field Road. Walk 1½ miles north-northwest from Plains Lake Pump Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taft CA 93268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West Kern Oil Museum (approx. 6.7 miles away); Lakeview Gusher No.1 (approx. 6.7 miles away); History of Taft (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Fort

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(approx. 7.2 miles away); The Fort, Taft (approx. 7.2 miles away); Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill (approx. 7½ miles away); Maricopa's Jail (approx. 8½ miles away); Tule Elk State Reserve (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taft.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2019

2. Tulamniu Indian Site Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 23, 2019

3. Tulamniu Indian Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.