[xi]The grinding rock (that's what Chaw'se means in Miwok) is a huge, natural outcropping of limestone. The unique feature of the rock is the hundreds of indentations, all over its surface. They are mortar cups, and there are said to be 1,185 of them, the greatest number found on a single rock in California.
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA. The park nestles in a little valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open meadows and large valley oaks that once provided the Native Americans of this area with an ample supply of acorns.
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association, Pine Grove, California. 926 likes · 2 talking about this · 683 were here. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer...
Bookstore and Gift Shop The Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association stocks, staffs, and runs the bookstore and gift shop. The store features unique jewelry, toys, books, posters, walking sticks, hand drills, finger puppets, t-shirts, clocks, gift items, mugs and more! Research Library
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Chaw Se has a spectacular example of these grinding rocks, a 173-foot grinding rock of marbleized limestone that has 1,185 mortar cups where native people ground acorns at varying depths indicating the amount of time over the years that the Native American MiWok women spent grinding acorns.
Chaw se Indian Grinding Rock Amador County California. Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park IGR is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson The park nestles in a little valley 2 400 feet
The Chaw'se (Miwok word for grinding rock) at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Amador County is an outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes, the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America. In addition to the mortar holes, the rock features a number of decorative carvings, some of which are thought ...
Park Restoration workers are currently restoring Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock, State Park and are accepting donations to help rebuild the sacred Round House and outlying areas. For more details about the Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock restoration or for information about how you can get involved please call (209) 223-8405.
Chaw-se Indian Grinding Rock, Amador County Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson. The park nestles in a little valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open …
students before your class comes to the Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock SHP. Rules apply to both guided and self-guided tours. • Please do not walk on the Grinding Rock at the park. The rock is fragile and can be easily damaged. • Chaw'se is a protected area that contains fragile and unique natural and man-made sites.
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Gold Country Camp Grounds Roaring Camp Swimming Hole Pine Grove Town Hall Historic Pine Grove School Contact Us. Phone: (209) 296-7626 Email: pgcic@volcano. Town Hall Library. Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays Noon to 5:00 pm. Mailing Address. PGCIC PO Box 284 Pine Grove, CA 95665 ...
Chaw-se – Grinding Rock "Our Chaw'se – A Place for Gathering, Laughter, and Work. This grinding rock is the largest in North America. It is also a rare example of petroglyphs (rock art) set in association with mortar holes. Although the meaning of the petroglyphs cannot be fully explained, they do suggest that this was a powerful and ...
Huell Howser visits Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock in Volcano CA 1994
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association, Pine Grove, California. 927 likes · 683 were here. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association is a not-for …
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association, Pine Grove, California. 918 likes · 684 were here. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that supports...
The land was originally the home of Miwok Indians, who left a visible legacy in the form of chaw'se – holes in the granite rock which were created by …
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located eight miles east of Jackson on Highway 88 East. For more information or to confirm hikes, campfire talks or other special events, please call (209) 296-7488.
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association, Pine Grove, California. 924 likes · 683 were here. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association is a not …
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association, Pine Grove, California. 918 likes · 684 were here. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock Association is a not-for …
Located in a meadow between the towns of Pine Grove and Volcano, Chaw'Se Indian Grinding Rock SHP is one of the few places where the native peoples, primarily the Sierra Miwok, left permanent remains. The centerpiece of the park is a massive limestone outcropping covered with over 1,100 mortar holes and 360 identified petroglyphs.
The acorn grinding rock, Chaw'se in the Miwuk language, is nestled in a wooded valley 2,400 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada foothills with deer, fox, coyote, bobcats, turkey, quail ...
Hiking And Picnicking. There are two developed trails at Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park: The North Trail is a one-mile round trip trail that starts near the museum, traverses the ridge surrounding the meadow, …
THE GRINDING ROCK AND PETROGLYPHS. Chaw'se is the Miwok word for the mortar cups that formed in a stone slab as the Miwok people pounded acorns and other seed into meal. The largest chaw'se example can be seen at the park. The main grinding rock also features 363 petroglyphs — including circles, animal and human tracks, and wavy lines.
With its unique grinding stones, reconstructed native buildings and present use by local Natives, Chaw'Se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is an excellent place to see how the first Natives of California lived. GETTING …
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Home to one of the largest sites of petroglyphs in the state, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located in the town of Jackson. This park is the ideal spot to learn about the culture of the Miwok people who are local to the area. Named for its chaw'se, a "grinding rock" of marbleized ...
What are Indian grinding holes called? The native name for the site is "Chaw'se", the Miwok word for "grinding rock". Upon this rock they ground acorns and other seeds into meal, slowly forming the cup-shaped depressions in the stone, which can still be seen today.
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The Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Park is a great place for a nice hike and to take pictures of the wilderness area and the MiWok history. Boasting the largest collection of mortar grinding rocks in Northern California, the hike, the history, …
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