Guidebook
NO. 268 WEST POINT - West Point was named by scout Kit Carson, who was searching for a pass over the Sierra. One emigrant road forked by Big Meadows - its north branch came directly to West Point, which was a thriving trading post prior to the gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a time.
Location
SR 26 and Main Street, West Point
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Notes
Located in the triangular island where SR 26 intersects with Main Street.
NO. 268 WEST POINT - Marker
![NO. 268 WEST POINT - Marker](https://res.cloudinary.com/hmwsi1uow/image/upload/c_scale,w_800/q_auto/v1440010717/agzjt8aldrlnvckseuff.jpg)
NO. 268 WEST POINT - Marker
![NO. 268 WEST POINT - State Plaque](https://res.cloudinary.com/hmwsi1uow/image/upload/c_scale,w_800/q_auto/v1440010579/rxy4vwijcqtu1nlkmpgt.jpg)
NO. 268 WEST POINT - State Plaque
![NO. 268 WEST POINT - Main Street](https://res.cloudinary.com/hmwsi1uow/image/upload/c_scale,w_800/q_auto/v1440010686/dlcja0ov9x6erpef4ddo.jpg)
NO. 268 WEST POINT - Main Street
![NO. 268 WEST POINT](https://res.cloudinary.com/hmwsi1uow/image/upload/c_scale,w_800/q_auto/v1440010698/dykgbe1qafvcbaerydpi.jpg)
NO. 268 WEST POINT