George Harlan
Coast rancher. Carried mail from Lucia to Jolon 1923-1928. Built rowboats of yellow pine for fishing.
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History of Coast Schools
Part one of her history of the coast schools — starting with the Redwood School of 1878, built of notched logs without a single nail.
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Lopez Point Perpetuates Name of Early Settlers
Manuel Lopez came from Mexico about 1870 and built by the sea at the point that keeps his name — through fortune, rodeo trophies, and terrible loss.
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Mailmen Are Important Link In Coast Country History
Before 1890 the mail came by horseback from Jolon. Seventy years of coast mail carriers — including the Plaskett boys swimming icy rivers with the pack mule.
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Ship Wrecks Stressed Need For Point Sur Lighthouse
The wrecks of the Los Angeles and the Ventura — 150 victims clinging to rigging, salvaged linens dressing the coast ranches — made the case for Point Sur's light.
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History of Coast Schools Part 1
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Harlan Family Sea Adventure to Point Sur
Mrs. Harlan asked about packing a lunch for the boat trip to Monterey. She should have packed for a week.