Lemon Cove in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ben Harris

Photographed by Dr. Samuel Gregg George Chapter No. 1855 E Clampus Vitus

1. Ben Harris Marker

"Ben Harris - The Tall Tale Artist"
Excerpts from Earl & Gaynor McKee’s book “Echoes of Three Rivers” with Carol Nadine McGrew
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Inscription.
Ben Harris, unwashed & profane was known as "the greatest liar in the Sierra." He frequented Lemon Cove and the Mineral King back country and became part of the folklore.

His mule was the smartest, his dog the meanest, his gun the shootingest and his eye the keenest for nigh on 75 years. He should be remembered when tall tales brighten the campfire.

Erected 1976 by Dr. Samuel Gregg George Chapter 1855 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 36° 22.644′ N, 119° 1.573′ W. Marker is in Lemon Cove, California, in Tulare County. It is on Sierra Drive (California Route 198). Marker is located at the Tulare County Fire Department Station 13. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lemon Cove CA 93244, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on

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the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Pogue Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodlake (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Electric Railroad (approx. 8.1 miles away); Venice School (approx. 8.2 miles away); Tulare County Election Tree (approx. 8½ miles away); San Joaquin Roller Mill (approx. 8.6 miles away); Kaweah Post Office (approx. 8.8 miles away); Mineral King Wagon and Toll Road (approx. 11.2 miles away).

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2. Ben Harris Marker

The marker is to the left of the driveway.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 24, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 2. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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