BISHOP CREEK BATTLEGROUND

Historical Landmark

Description:
On April 6, 1862, a battle took place around this site between newly arrived citizens of the Owens River Valley and the original inhabitants of the land, the Paiute and Shoshone Indians. The reason for this battle is lost but brave men on both sides died here for a cause which they held inviolate.

Registration Date: 10/30/1965

Location:
Bishop
County: Inyo

Directions:
SE corner of the intersection of State Hwy 168 (P.M. 13.0) and Bishop Creek Rd, 5.2 mi SW of Bishop

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