Pahrump in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Chief Tecopa

Peacemaker of the Paiutes

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 7, 2009

1. Chief Tecopa Marker

Inscription. Chief Tecopa was a young man when the first white man came to Southern Nevada. As the leader of the Southern Paiute Tribes, he fought with vigor to save their land and traditional way of life. He soon realized, however, that if his people were to survive and prosper, he would have to establish peace, and learn to live in harmony with the foreigners.

During his life-span, which covered almost the entire 19th century, his energy and time were devoted to the betterment of his people. Chief Tecopa is honored for the peaceful relations he maintained between the Southern Paiute Indians and the white men who came to live among them.

Erected by Nevada State Park System. Southern Nevada Historical Society. California & Nevada Development Organization. (Marker Number 171.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 36° 12.545′ N, 115° 59.371′ W. Marker is in Pahrump, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker can be reached from 3rd Street east of East Street, on the left when traveling east. Located near the back of the Chief Tecopa Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pahrump NV 89048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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. Tecopa usually wore a bright red band suit with gold braid and a silktop hat. The story goes that local white miners out of gratitude for Tecopa's help and diplomacy, would replace his duds when they wore out. (Submitted on October 10, 2015.)

Photographed By Trev Meed, August 7, 2009

2. Chief Tecopa Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 22, 2021

3. Chief Tecopa Marker

Chief Tecopa Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 22, 2021

4. Chief Tecopa Cemetery

Chief Tecopa image. Click for full size.

5. Chief Tecopa

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 10, 2015. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.