10/11/2001

10/11/2001

Landmark information

  • Location:
    On Buttonwillow Dr, 0.5 mi N of State Hwy 58, Buttonwillow
  • Plaque:
    Official State Plaque
  • Site:
    Existing
  • Date First Visited:
    2/1/1996
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    10/11/2001
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 35 24.409, W 119 28.456

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Buttonwillow Tree
A lone tree landmark on an old trans-valley trail. It was an ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, later a location for white stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885. The town of Buttonwillow takes its name from this old tree and rodeo grounds.