Landmark information
- Location:
On State Hwy 140 (P.M. 43.2), 8 mi W of El Portal - Date First Visited:
Not Visited Yet - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 39.243, W 119 53.271
About this landmark
From the state:
Here, in 1849, James D. Savage established a store built of logs. He engaged in trading and mining. In spring of 1850, fearing Indian depredations, he moved to Mariposa Creek, in December his store and others were pillaged and burned. A volunteer battalion was formed and Savage, elected mayor, went in pursuit of the tribe. Their secret hideout in Yosemite Valley was discovered and the war brought to a quick end. Major Savage was killed by a political opponent in August 1852.