Peg Leg Smith

Peg Leg Smith (HMYT6)

Location: Borrego Springs, CA 92004 San Diego County
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N 33° 17.773', W 116° 17.884'

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Thomas L. Smith, better known as "Peg Leg" Smith, 1801-1866, was a mountain man, prospector, and spinner of tall tales. Legends regarding his lost mine have grown through the years. Countless people have searched the desert looking for its fabulous wealth. The gold mine possible could be within a few miles of this monument.
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HM NumberHMYT6
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Marker Number750
Year Placed1960
Placed ByCalifornia State Park Commission in cooperation with Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 6:55am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)11S E 565352 N 3684346
Decimal Degrees33.29621667, -116.29806667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 17.773', W 116° 17.884'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 17' 46.38" N, 116° 17' 53.04" W
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Area Code(s)760
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2356-2408 Henderson Canyon Rd, Borrego Springs CA 92004, US
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