Name/Title
The Last Resting Place of James Dayton and Shorty Harris, Death Valley Nat'l Monument, Calif.Entry/Object ID
1991.14.59Description
Photo postcard of the graves of Jim Dayton and Shorty Harris in Death Valley.
A stone marker and plaque with the graves says, "Bury me beside Jim Dayton in the valley we loved. Above me write: Here lies Shorty Harris, a single blanket jackass prospector. Epitaph requested by Shorty (Frank) Harris, beloved gold hunter. 1856-1934. Here Jas. Dayton, pioneer, perished, 1898. To these trailmakers whose courage matched the dangers of the land, this bit of earth is dedicated forever."Collection
Inyo County Collection