Guidebook

NO. 811 BISHOP CREEK BATTLEGROUND - On April 6, 1862, a battle took place around this site between newly arrived citizens of the Owens River Valley and the original inhabitants of the land, the Paiute and Shoshone Indians. The reason for this battle is lost but brave men on both sides died here for a cause which they held inviolate.

Location

SE corner of the intersection of State Hwy 168 (P.M. 13.0) and Bishop Creek Rd, 5.2 mi SW of Bishop
Open Map

CHL #811 Bishop Creek Battleground Street Sign

CHL #811 Bishop Creek Battleground Street Sign

CHL #811 Bishop Creek Battleground Marker

CHL #811 Bishop Creek Battleground State Plaque