Sanger in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William "Yank" Hazelton
1824 -1906
Erected 1995 by Jim Savage Chapter 1852, E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 38.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1857.
Location. 36° 47′ N, 119° 25.733′ W. Marker is in Sanger, California, in Fresno County. Marker is on Trimmer Springs Road near East Belmont Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21136 East Trimmer Springs Road, Sanger CA 93657, 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. Choinumni (approx. 4.6 miles away); Kings River - Centerville (approx. 5.1 miles away); Kings River (approx. 6.6 miles away); Dalton Mountain (approx. 6.8 miles away); Sanger (approx. 9.1 miles away); Academy (approx. 9.4 miles away); Academy Methodist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away); Major James D. Savage (approx. 10.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanger.
More about this marker. On Trimmer Springs Road about 6 miles from where Belmont Road dead-ends into Trimmer Springs Road.
The Hazelton family has created a large turnout suitable for mobile homes to stop and view the monument in front of their private residence.
Regarding William "Yank" Hazelton. The homesteaded property is still covered in orange orchards. There are numerous orchards surrounding the Hazelton property since irrigation and mild winters made the valley a great place to grow oranges. As a Cattleman, Yank Hazelton once battled with Moses J Church over his grazing of sheep on land Yank grazed cattle on. After 2 attempts on Church's life, Moses took a chance and stopped at the Hazelton ranch. Yank and family invited him in and the men had dinner together. There were no more attempts on Moses Church's life after their meeting.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Moses Church Marker - Also placed by Chapter 1852, E Clampus Vitus
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2010, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. This page has been viewed 2,523 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Lester J Letson of Fresno, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.