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Off The Beaten Path: Historical Marker
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  • Updated by Yaqui on Sep 26, 2007
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    • Although, this is not a offical state historical marker, it is a marker put here for those to learn of the local history. So make sure to take some time and read such wonderful treasures of information. This one tells the history of the Borax Wagon routes used by the Searles' Brothers who drove the wagons.

    This is located just at the entrance of the Trona Pinnacles Park off of Highway 178.

    Billy Holcomb Plaques No. 97

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    Off The Beaten Path: Trona Mural
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  • Updated by Yaqui on Mar 12, 2007
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    • I spotted this Mural right away on a building from the main highway and its on the adjacent wall of the Guest House Museum on Main Street. I thought it was wonderful because it depicts the burdens of beast and man. What a wonderful history it tells! It faces highway 178 so you may see it if your passing by!

    John & Dennis Searles' from 1873-1895 used to haul Borax from their plant from the Borax lake, now Searles Lake, to and from the railhead in Garden City, which eventually ended up in Mojave via the Union Pacific.

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    Cristian_Uluru Tue Sep 15, 2009 14:07 UTC
     Very interesting place!!    		nickandchris Fri Sep 11, 2009 17:56 UTC
     What a fascinating place. I am always intrigued by these sort of places. Like you, I hate to see rubbish left behind. Thanks for visiting Crete!
    lynnehamman Tue Jul 14, 2009 15:21 UTC
     Interesting page on a desolate but beautiful spot. Loved the tip on Borax . Would never have guessed!    		nicolaitan Sat May 2, 2009 02:48 UTC
     great picture of the loo and the pinnacles - all shades of beige and brown. different, nice image. very interesting reading.
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