Historical Markers in Sanger, California

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Historical Markers in Sanger, California

1 ► California, Fresno County, Sanger — 37 — Dalton Mountain —

In 1891, a posse shootout forced the infamous Dalton Brothers gang from this mountain hideout. They made their way back to Kansas where they eventually met their fate in Coffeyville. The outlaws, long since gone, leave Dalton Mountain as their . . . — — Map (db m27962) HM

2 ► California, Fresno County, Sanger — 25 — Kings River —

Its waters made possible the irrigation of a million fertile acres, despite a 39 year battle over water rights. From 1882 forward, 150 lawsuits were filed and early irrigators often used armed force to open headgates to water their crops. L. A. . . . — — Map (db m27996) HM

3 ► California, Fresno County, Sanger — 32 — Sanger —

Founded by the Pacific Improvement Co. following the completion of Southern Pacific's east side railroad in May 1888. Its name honors Joseph Sanger, Jr., Indiana rail executive. Sanger, supported by a rich fruit citrus farming district which later . . . — — Map (db m28164) HM

4 ► California, Fresno County, Sanger — 38 — William "Yank" Hazelton — 1824 -1906 —

"Yank" Hazelton, son of Joseph, a blacksmith, and Sophia Cleveland, was born in Coeyman, N.Y., in 1824. He emigrated to California through San Diego in 1853. He settled on this site and homesteaded this land in November, 1857, with his wife of 2 . . . — — Map (db m28069) HM

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