The U. S. Army maintained a camp at Goffs 1942-1944. Goffs was an important railhead, supply point, hospital, and for three months in 1942 Headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division. That unit went on to distinguish itself in combat in the Aleutians . . . — — Map (db m304893) HM
Charlie Connell
Born 7-29-1947
Entered Millman Heaven 3-1-2022
Charlie Connell met Dennis Casebier at Goffs on July 4, 2007, whereupon Dennis
exclaimed, "I WANT THIS MAN!" Charlie started his vision with . . . — — Map (db m263636) HM
Dennis Casebier was a scientist, explorer, and historian. Raised in Topeka, Kansas, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1953 and was stationed in Twentynine Palms, CA, where he became enchanted with the wide-open expanses of the Mojave Desert.
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First Inhabitants
Rock carvings and paintings found throughout this region are evidence that
prehistoric man had once inhabited the East Mojave, perhaps as early as
10,000 years ago. Local populations of bighorn sheep and deer, . . . — — Map (db m263637) HM
The first school in Goffs opened its doors for the fall term in 1911 serving the needs of cattle ranches, mining districts, homesteaders, the railroad, and, most of all, the people supporting expanding travel on the National Old Trails Road – Later . . . — — Map (db m78575) HM
The Goffs Schoolhouse served this highway, railway, ranching and mining community from 1914 to 1937. It was restored in 1998 and is now listed on the National Historic Register.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a . . . — — Map (db m194736) HM
The Mojave Memorial Cross was erected on public land in
1934 by prospectors and homesteaders who had served in
World War I to honor their fallen brethren. Army combat
veteran J. Riley Bembry maintained the monument for many
years, dedicating . . . — — Map (db m263629) HM
Pah-Ute Creek, which runs year around, attracted many Indian tribes, who used several Indian trails through this area. The first white man to visit Pah-Ute Creek was Fr. Francisco Garces in May of 1776. It was given it's name by Lt. A.W. Whipple . . . — — Map (db m78577) HM
