10/11/2001
10/11/2001
Landmark information
- Location:
On Buttonwillow Dr, 0.5 mi N of State Hwy 58, Buttonwillow - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
2/1/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
10/11/2001 - GPS Coordinates:
N 35 24.409, W 119 28.456
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Buttonwillow Tree
A lone tree landmark on an old trans-valley trail. It was an ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, later a location for white stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885. The town of Buttonwillow takes its name from this old tree and rodeo grounds.