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Tulamniu Indian Site

300 ft SE of Block House #BV4, 1.1 mi N of Buena Vista pumping station, 8 mi E of Taft, Taft, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 15' 40.2444", -119° 19' 10.5312"
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The old Yokuts village of Tulamniu was named Buena Vista by Spanish Commander Fages in 1772. Fr. Zalvidea again recorded the site in 1806. This village was occupied for several centuries, and in 1933-34 its site was excavated by the Smithsonian Institution.

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