On March 26, 1872, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake ripped violently through the Owens Valley. The quake changed the water level in Owens Lake and destroyed many of the buildings in Lone Pine, Independence and beyond. A surviving section of adobe wall still stands as an earthquake survivor, located alongside the La Florista flower and gift shop in Lone Pine. Further north of town, a hastily contrived and dug cemetery contains the remains of at least 16 people who perished in the earthquake.

Time Period Represented: 1872

Hours Open: Both the remnant of the wall and the cemetery are located outside, so they are visible at any time.

Visitor Fees: None

Seasons Open: All seasons.