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Arroyo De Cantua

     
California State Historical Marker, Fresno County
 
 
Site is three large rocks in foothills SW of Cantua Creek Bridge, plaques located on State Hwy 198, 9 mi N of Coalinga, Coalinga, CA, USA

Latitude & Longitude:
36.245446, -120.315278
 
 
      This was said to be the headquarters of notorious bandit Joaquin Murieta who made a career of terrorizing mining camps and stage operations. He was killed here July 25, 1853 by a posse of state rangers led by Captain Harry Love.
 
Last updated: 11/11/2009 11:05:23





Arroyo De Cantua Historical Marker Location Map, Coalinga, California