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Original Marker - circa 1970
Photographer: Craig Baker
Caption: Original Marker - circa 1970
Additional Description: “This mound marks the location of the first borax works in Death Valley. Isador Daunet discovered borax on the nearby marsh in 1875 and began to operate a small refining plant here in 1881. The company failed after shipping only 130 tons due to the unprofitable transportation difficulties.”
Submitted: May 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p724211
File Size: 2.143 Megabytes

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