Near El Portal in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Savage’s Trading Post
Major Savage was killed by a political opponent, August 1852. Several years later one of his widows guided John Hite, a poor prospector, a few miles up this south fork to discover a gold mine that made him a millionaire. (Marker Number 527.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 39.245′ N, 119° 53.275′ W. Marker is near El Portal, California, in Mariposa County. Marker is on CA Highway 140, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Portal CA 95318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker , measured as the crow flies. Yosemite Valley Railroad (approx. 5.7 miles away); Whitlock Mining District (approx. 7.4 miles away); A Storied Landscape (approx. 8.9 miles away); Mt. Buckingham School (approx. 10 miles away); Coulterville Toll Road (approx. 10.3 miles away).
Regarding Site of Savage’s Trading Post. In 1955 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 527.
Also see . . . Pathways: A Story of Trails and Men (1968). CHAPTER III James D. Savage, Indian Fighter, and Explorer of Yosemite Valley (Submitted on March 30, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Additional keywords. California Historical Landmark
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