Guidebook
NO. 344 ARROYO DE CANTUA - This was said to be the headquarters of notorious bandit Joaquin Murieta who made a career of terrorizing mining camps and stage operations. He was killed here July 25, 1853 by a posse of state rangers led by Captain Harry Love.
Location
SITE is three large rocks in foothills SW of Cantua Creek Bridge. PLAQUE is located on State Hwy 198, 9 mi N of Coalinga
Open Map
CHL No. 344 Arroyo de Cantua Marker
CHL No. 344 Arroyo de Cantua Marker
CHL No. 344 Arroyo de Cantua Place
CHL No. 344 Arroyo de Cantua (The three large rocks at the top of the ridge mark the site.)