Named by famous scout Kit Carson while searching for pass over Sierras. One emigrant road forked at Big Meadows, and north branch came directly to West Point. A thriving trading post prior to gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a period

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 26 (State Highway 26) and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 26.

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