Leighton Encampment

Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California Listed Ref. 13000142 Site

Also known as: Yellowhammer Camp (FS 05-16-53-0053); Ca-Tuo-4021h

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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet (nominations after 2012 are held by the National Park Service rather than the National Archives). The facts below come from the National Park Service database.

Key facts

AddressRoughly 12 mi. SW. of Pinecrest, Pinecrest
CountyTuolumne County
ListedApril 9, 2013
Reference number13000142
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceConservation, Invention
Level of significanceState, Local
Acreage2
Coordinates38.12605, -119.77923 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

  • National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 13000142.
  • This listing as JSON

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