Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Burned Wagons Point
Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission. Death Valley 49'ers, Inc. (Marker Number 441.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 36° 36.401′ N, 117° 8.766′ W. Marker is in Death Valley National Park, California, in Inyo County. It is in Stovepipe Wells. Marker is on U.S. 190, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Death Valley CA 92328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Road To Adventure (within shouting distance of this marker); Eichbaum Toll Road (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Death Valley’s First Tourist Resort (about 600 feet away); Devil’s Cornfield (approx. 4.2 miles away); Old Stovepipe Wells (approx. 5.2 miles away); An Architectural Heritage (approx. 8.8 miles away); Skidoo Mill (approx. 11.8 miles away); Skidoo (approx. 11.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Death Valley National Park.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - “Survivors of Death Valley in 1849”
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