Mussel Slough Tragedy

Here on May 11, 1880, during a dispute over land titles between settlers and railroads. A fight broke out during which seven men lost lives -- two deputy U.S. Marshals and five ranchers. Legal struggle over titles finally compromised.

Marker is on 14th Avenue north of Elder Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

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