In 1861, Samuel A. Bishop, his wife and party left Fort Tejon for the Owens Valley driving 650 head of stock. On August 22, Bishop reached a creek later named for him and southwest of this spot, established San Francis Ranch. There a peace treaty was signed by the settlers and the chiefs of the Paiute Indians.

Dedicated June 22, 1985

Slim Princess Chapter 395

E Clampus Vitus

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 208

Marker is on West Line Road (California Route 168) west of Muny Road, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources: