Near Hanford in Kings County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mussel Slough Tragedy

By Michael D Martin, March 14, 2011

1. Mussel Slough Tragedy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here on May 11, 1880, during a dispute over land titles between settlers and railroad, a fight broke out during which seven men lost lives -- two deputy U.S. Marshals and five ranchers. Legal struggle over titles finally compromised.

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission and Kings County Centennial Committee. (Marker Number 245.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 36° 23.326′ N, 119° 42.53′ W. Marker is near Hanford, California, in Kings County. Marker is on 14th Avenue 0.2 miles north of Elder Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5833 14th Avenue, Hanford CA 93230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kingston (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kings County Jail (approx. 5.4 miles away); Kings County Courthouse (approx.

By Michael D Martin, March 14, 2011

2. Mussel Slough Tragedy Marker

5.4 miles away); Carnegie Museum (approx. 5½ miles away); El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos (approx. 7 miles away); The Historic Kingsburg Jail (approx. 12.3 miles away); Fred French (approx. 12.3 miles away); George Boyle (approx. 12.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanford.

Regarding Mussel Slough Tragedy. This site was designated as California Historical Landmark No.245 on September 28, 1936.

Veteran's Memorial Building, Hanford CA image. Click for full size.

By Michael D Martin, March 14, 2011

3. Veteran's Memorial Building, Hanford CA

Court House, Hanford CA image. Click for full size.

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4. Court House, Hanford CA

Old Jail @ Hanford CA image. Click for full size.

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5. Old Jail @ Hanford CA

Town Clock, Hanford CA image. Click for full size.

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6. Town Clock, Hanford CA

Carnegie Museum, Hanford CA image. Click for full size.

By Michael D Martin, March 14, 2011

7. Carnegie Museum, Hanford CA

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. This page has been viewed 1,773 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on August 1, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 18, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.