BUTTONWILLOW TREE

Historical Landmark

Description:
This lone tree, which gave the town of Buttonwillow its name, served as a landmark on an old trans-valley trail. An ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, it later became the site of settlers' stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885.

Registration Date: 10/8/1951

Location:
Buttonwillow
County: Kern

Directions:
On Buttonwillow Dr, 0.5 mi N of State Hwy 58, Buttonwillow

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