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Hospital Rock
Hospital Rock may refer to several places: *Hospital Rock (Tulelake, California) *Hospital Rock (Three Rivers, California) Hospital Rock is a large quartzite rock in Sequoia National Park, located just off of the Generals Highway, on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. History Hospital Rock was once home to 500 Potwisha Native Americans. Archaeological evidence ..., located in Sequoia National Park * Hospital Rock (Oahu, Hawaii) {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hospital Rock (Tulelake, California)
Hospital Rock may refer to several places: * Hospital Rock (Tulelake, California) *Hospital Rock (Three Rivers, California) Hospital Rock is a large quartzite rock in Sequoia National Park, located just off of the Generals Highway, on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. History Hospital Rock was once home to 500 Potwisha Native Americans. Archaeological evidence ..., located in Sequoia National Park * Hospital Rock (Oahu, Hawaii) {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hospital Rock (Three Rivers, California)
Hospital Rock is a large quartzite rock in Sequoia National Park, located just off of the Generals Highway, on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. History Hospital Rock was once home to 500 Potwisha Native Americans. Archaeological evidence shows settlement as early as 1350, and bedrock mortar sites and pictographs remain. The Native Americans mostly used this site in the winter months. In 1860, Hale Tharp and his brother-in-law, John Swanson, were exploring the Giant Forest when Swanson sustained an injury to his leg. Swanson was transported to the locale where the injury was treated by local Indians. Hale Tharp gave the spot its name after a second similar incident. In 1873, James Everton recovered from a gunshot wound at the site. He had been injured by a shotgun snare set to trap bear. Visiting Hospital Rock is a public archaeological site that now features a parking lot and picnic area. A short trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps The Civilian Conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
