Eastern Mojave Vegetation Jolon, Monterey County, California.
 
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Jolon
The town of Jolon (pronounced ho-lone) was established in the 1860's to meet the needs of miner's traveling to the Los Burros mining district on the coast. It later developed into the center of commercial and social activity in southern Monterey County. Its gradualde mise began with the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the subsequent development of the King City area. The town came under the ownership of William Randolph Hearst in the 1920's. In 1940 Hearst sold the property to the U. S. Army, its current owner.
Dedicated by Monterey Viejo Chapter 1846
6 Oct. 1990-5995


Elevation: 971ft, 296m.

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