Historical Markers in Benton, California

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Historical Markers in Benton, California

1 ► California, Mono County, Benton — Aurora and Owens River Wagon Road —

On State Highway 120 at Taylor Canyon Road (Federal Road 1S17), on the left when traveling west on State Highway 120.

Established by the Nevada Territorial Legislature February 20, 1864 Rates of Toll Wagon with two animals $1.00 Carriage and one animal $.75 Each additional animal $.25 Empty teams returning half price Saddle animals each $.25 . . . — — Map (db m20732) HM

2 ► California, Mono County, Benton — Montgomery City California —

On Highway 6, on the right when traveling north.

In October of 1863, rich silver discoveries led to the formation of Montgomery Mining District and Montgomery City which, although short lived, supported a newspaper, The Pioneer. There were no continuous veins found and mining operations . . . — — Map (db m3492) HM

3 ► California, Mono County, Benton — Wells Fargo Agency and General Store —

On State Highway 120 near Yellow Jacket Road, on the right when traveling south.

This old building has listened to the sounds of civilization passing it’s door for 100 years. The sound of miner, horse and oxen, wagon and stagecoach, auto and plane have all contributed to this symphony of a century. This building has never been . . . — — Map (db m50032) HM

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