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| Landmark #268 | Calaveras County | Visited: May 9, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Not to be confused with the famous military academy, this is a plaque marking an important trading spot! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: West Point was named by scout Kit Carson, who was searching for a pass over the Sierra. One emigrant road forked by Big Meadows – its north branch came directly to West Point, which was a thriving trading post prior to the gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a time.
OTHER TIDBITS: This was a place for passing through! Even the Miwok who lived here had been driven here from Sandy Gulch in the 1890s, then driven out of here in 1900! Luckily, these folks were able to get an Indian Allotment down the road, where they continued their Big Times ceremonies! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Intersection of State Hwy 26 (P.M. 34.4) and Main St West Point, CA 95255 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~373mi (601km) — 6.3hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |