Last updated: 12/19/2010
42268 Sierra Dr.Three Rivers, CA 93271
P.O. Box 162Three Rivers, CA 93271
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Tom Marshall
phone: 559-561-2707
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Three Rivers California is located on the Kaweah River at the junction of its three or more tributaries and is the gateway to Sequoia National Park.
Before the mid-1850s the area was populated by the Yokut Indian tribe who found the native oak trees, plants, fish, small animals, etc. to be a veritable Eden for their survival. 1856 saw the first documented appearance of the white man into the area. His name was Hale Tharp and he settled on the river bottom, raising cattle and hogs.
By the 1870s many other farmers had come to the Three Rivers country and found it a secluded and ideal place to raise their domestic livestock. In addition, many orchards of fruit and citrus trees were planted and thrived in the area. Veins of silver ore began to show up in the Mineral King area.
Hands on displays of history for our region including Sequoia National Park. Project for 2011 is building a native american village on the museum property.
Historical society formed in 1991. Museum property purchased and opened in 2000.
Early settlers and native american. also relationship with Sequoia National Park.
Continue with research on early families in area and the towns relationship to Sequoia National Park.
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