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Bennett's Long Camp
Near this spot Bennett - Arcane contingent of Death Valley Forty - Niners, emigrants from Middle West, seeking
short cut to California gold fields, were stranded for month and almost perished from starvation. Two young
companions, William Lewis Manley and John Rogers, made heroic journey on foot to San Fernando, returning with
supplies, and led party to the safety of San Francisquito Rancho near Newhall.
State Registered Landmark No. 444
Marker Placed by California Centennials Commission
Base Furnished by Death Valley 49ers Inc.
Dedicated December 3, 1949
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