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Buttonwillow Tree

On Buttonwillow Dr 0.5 mi N of State Hwy 58, , Buttonwillow, CA , USA
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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.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00