Chief William Fuller

In respect to the memory of Chief William Fuller

who succeeded to the chieftainship of the Mi-Wuk tribe at the age of 15 in 1888 and until his death continued his great interest in the welfare of California Indians A rancher, logger, rancheria chairman, weather prophet, oracle and chairman of the California Indian Federation. He was revered by all who knew him. The streets Mi-Wuk Village today bear the names he placed upon them. Dedicated this 19th of October 1963 by Chief Fuller’s brother[s] in Matuca Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Marker is at the intersection of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108) and Pela Road, on the left when traveling east on Sonora Pass Highway.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB