Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mountain Charlie Bear Fight
Dr. T.J. Ingersoll of San Jose prepared a plate of silver and applied it to the area of the missing skull at McKiernan's request. In the ensuing week, the plate was not healing and it was removed against Mountain Charlie’s protests. About a year later an operation to remove an abscess under the brain relieved his intolerable pain. Mountain Charlie was much disfigured from his wounds, but he survived another 38 years. Thus began the legend and folklore about the man with the “silver skull."
Erected 1983 by E Clampus Vitus, Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1850.
Location. 37° 7.616′ N, 121° 59.34′ W. Marker is in Scotts Valley, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Pierce Road. This markers is located on Pierce Road, a private road, approximately 1/4 mile from the intersection with Mountain Charlie Road, under a big oak tree. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scotts Valley CA 95066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mountain Charlie Big Tree (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mountain Charlies Cabin (approx. ¾ mile away); Mountain Charlie Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Charles Martin Winery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Glenwood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chateau Liberté (approx. 1.6 miles away); Patchen (approx. 1.7 miles away); Burrell School (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scotts Valley.
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