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| Landmark #315 | Alpine County | Visited: July 12, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque in honor of the tree where Kit Carson carved his name in 1844! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: On this spot, the summit of the Kit Carson Pass, stood the Kit Carson Tree on which the famous scout Kit Carson inscribed his name in 1844 when he guided the then Captain John C. Frémont, head of a government exploring expedition, over the Sierra Nevada. The original inscription was cut from the tree in 1888 and is now in Sutter’s Fort, Sacramento.
OTHER TIDBITS: Kit Carson was a trapper by trade, but unlike most trappers, he was known for being moderate and honest. He was also a great friend to most Native Americans (just not the Navajo)! His involvement as John C. Frémont’s guide made him a military commander and national hero! He joined the Bear Flag Revolt, rescued American forces under attack in Los Angeles during the Mexican-American War, and organized the New Mexico volunteer infantry during the Civil War! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On State Hwy 88 (P.M. 5.2) 14.5 mi W of Woodfords, CA 96150 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~442mi (712km) — 7.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |