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Thomas L. Smith
American prospector and mountain man / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Long "Pegleg" Smith (October 10, 1801 – October 1866) was a mountain man who, serving as a guide for many early expeditions into the American Southwest, helped explore parts of present-day New Mexico. He is also known as a fur trapper, prospector, and horse thief.[1] Peg Leg Smith Monument, is a historical site in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Peg Leg Smith Monument site is a California Historical Landmark No. 452, listed on October 11 ,1960. [2]
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Location | Henderson Canyon Road Anza-Borrego Desert State Park |
Coordinates | 33.2961°N 116.2981°W / 33.2961; -116.2981 |
Designated | October 11 ,1960 |
Reference no. | 750 |
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