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Site of Putnam's Cabin
139 Edwards St (Hwy 395), Independence,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 48' 10.7568",
-118° 12' 0.4068"
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California State
Historical Marker
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In August 1861, Charles Putnam built the first cabin for permanent habitation in what is now Inyo County. The building, located 130 feet west of this site, served as a home, trading post, hospital, and 'fort' for early settlers, as well as a survival point for travelers. It became the center of the settlement of 'Putnam's' which five years later took the name 'Independence.'
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Site of Putnam's Cabin Historical Marker Location Map, Independence, California Map
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