Calico Lives Again

1881

Under the auspices of Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, Calif. Buildings shall be rebuilt on their original sites.

Walter Knott is dedicating Calico Ghost Town to the memory of the heroic silver miners who lived and toiled here.

The preservation of this singular California heritage is also dedicated to you, the visitor, as a constant source of learning and enjoyment.

Please respect this historic property.

Walter Knott

[Smaller marker under the main marker]:

Calico

Founded Circa 1881

Restored by Walter Knott 1950

Historical Marking & Dedication by the

Native Sons of the Golden West Nov. 25, 1961

Marker can be reached from Ghost Town Road 4 miles north of Interstate 15.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB