5/17/2007

5/17/2007

Landmark information

  • Location:
    Site is 3 large rocks in foothills SW of Cantua Creek Bridge; one plaque is on State Hwy 198, 9 mi N of Coalinga, near Coalinga; second plaque at 32398 Dorris Ave
  • Plaque:
    Official State Plaque
  • Site:
    Nothing Remains
  • Date First Visited:
    12/1/1996
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    5/17/2007
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 36 14.649, W 120 18.898 and N 36 14.843, W 120 18.820

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Arroyo de Cantua
Headquarters of notorious bandit, Joaquin Murieta, killed here July 25, 1858, by posse of state rangers, led by Captain Harry Love. Terrorized mining camps and stage operations during his career.