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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3M0_legend-of-deadman_Mammoth-Lakes-CA.html
In 1861 the burned and headless body of Robert Hume, a prospector, was found in a shallow grave not far from this site. Later, the head was located in a nearby stream (now known as Deadman Creek). Hume was last seen alive with his partner, Farnswo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BZ_mcgee-mountain-rope-tow-34_Mammoth-Lakes-CA.html
The first permanent rope tow in the Eastern Sierra was built west of this site on the east slope of McGee Mountain. This predecessor of Mammoth Mountain ski area was constructed here in 1938 because of its dependable snow and nearness to a highway…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BY_casa-diablo_Mammoth-Lakes-CA.html
A distinctive landmark and gathering place used by many early inhabitants of the area for bathing, food preparation, ceremonial and medicinal purposes. It was named "House of the Devil", by early explorers, for it's boiling hot springs, plumes of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AC_tragedy-at-convict-lake_Mammoth-Lakes-CA.html
On February 19, 1990, a tragedy occurred at this site. Three boys from a local youth camp fell through the ice. Two counselors, David Myers and Randy Porter, U.S. Forest Service employee Clay Cutter, and Long Valley Fire Captain Vidar Anderson sac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRZ_historic-knight-wheel_Mammoth-Lakes-CA.html
Originally hauled by mule teams from Mojave to Mill City in 1878 this Knight Wheel powered Mammoth Mining Company's 20 stamp mill for processing gold ore until 1895, when it was relocated to Mammoth City.
This high pressure, low volume wheel w…