Hospital Rock (Three Rivers, California)
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Hospital Rock
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Hospital Rock in Sequoia National Park
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| Nearest city | Three Rivers, California |
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| Area | 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) |
| NRHP Reference # | 77000122 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1977 |
Hospital Rock is a large quartzite rock in Sequoia National Park, located just off of the Generals Highway, on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River.[2][3]
History
Hospital Rock was once home to 500 Potwisha Native Americans. Archaeological evidence shows settlement as early as 1350, and bedrock mortar sites and petroglyphs remain.[2] The Native Americans mostly used this site in the winter months. In 1860, Hale Tharp and his brother-in-law, John Swanson, were exploring the Giant Forest when Swanson sustained an injury to his leg. Swanson was transported to the locale where the injury was treated by local Indians.[4] Hale Tharp gave the spot its name after a second similar incident. In 1873, James Everton recovered from a gunshot wound at the site. He had been injured by a shotgun snare set to trap bear.[2]
Visiting
Hospital Rock is a public archaeological site that now features a parking lot and picnic area. A short trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps that leads to a waterfall nearby.[5]
The rock can be used for rock climbing.[3]
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Foothills Points of Interest, Summer, nps.goc
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rock Climbing, nps.gov
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Seki Park News nps.gov
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