Near Keeler in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Cerro Gordo

By Michael Kindig, November 10, 2013

1. Cerro Gordo Marker

Inscription. Cerro Gordo discovered by Mexicans in 1865 was at $17,000,000 Inyo's wealthiest mineral producer. Silver, lead, xinc, water and supplies all went by mule train, tram. The "Bessie Brady" boat across Owens Lake and Remi Nadeau mule teams to build the Pueblo of Los Angeles.

Dedicated June 14, 1980
Slim Princess Chapter No. 395
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1980 by Slim Princess Chapter No. 395, E Clampus Vitus.

Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.

Location. 36° 29.197′ N, 117° 51.982′ W. Marker is near Keeler, California, in Inyo County. Marker is on Cerro Gordo Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keeler CA 93530, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Keeler (approx. 0.4 miles away); Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program (approx. 1.8 miles away); Owens Lake Silver-Lead Furnace (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dolomite Mine (approx. 5.2 miles away); "Cottonwood Charcoal Kilns" (approx. 10.2 miles away); Joshua Tree

By Michael Kindig, November 10, 2013

2. Cerro Gordo Marker

(approx. 12.7 miles away); Lone Pine Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 12.8 miles away); Lone Pine Film Museum (approx. 13.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keeler.

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