Tulamniu Indian Site

California State Historic Landmark 374

Plaque exists. No site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


12/06/96
#374 Tulamniu Indian Site
Old Yokuts village of Tulamniu named Buena Vista by Spanish commander Fages 1772 (one of first place names in south San Joaquin Valley). Fr. Zalvidea again recorded site 1806. This village was occupied for several centuries. 1933-34 site excavated by Smithsonian Institution.

Site Photo:

No site exists.
Nothing remains of this site.

Location:

300 ft SE of Block House #BV4, 1.1 mi N of Buena Vista pumping station, 8 mi E of Taft (CA Aqueduct mile 249.85).

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