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Some Original Cowboys
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The west was wild along the California and Nevada border in the late 1880s and Benton Hot Springs was no different. |
The Famous Hot Springs
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Above is a historic picture of the hot springs at Benton. One was described in a 1915 book as issuing water at 135 °F (57 °C)
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Benton to Laws Railroad
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In 1883, a railroad line was completed to Benton Station and soon train service was initiated to Laws Station, located several miles east of Bishop Creek. |
Who We Are5>
Historic Benton Hot Springs (HBHS) is a 501© 3 NON PROFIT Corporation, whose mission is to preserve the natural and historical environment and promote the educational, scientific, and conservation values of Benton Hot Springs properties.
Benton Hot Springs is owned by the Bramlette Family Trust. Trustee, Bill Bramlette and wife, Diane Henderson, are committed to actions that preserve and care for the property in perpetuity.
In 2008, as a first step the Bramlette Trust in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, permanently protected 900 acres of the property using a conservation easement, which prohibits future subdivision and development. Historic Benton Hot Springs non profit is the Bramlette Trusts’ second step toward the property care and protection.
Our Mission
Historic Benton Hot Springs works with and assists the Bramlette Trust, Mono County, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust with the preservation and restoration of Benton Hot Springs historic, cultural, and natural properties; facilitates community economic development and business partnerships that improve the welfare of citizens and create jobs; and, enhances public use and education of a unique 1,255 acre parcel of private land in the Eastern Sierra.
Benton Hot Springs is owned by the Bramlette Family Trust. Trustee, Bill Bramlette and wife, Diane Henderson, are committed to actions that preserve and care for the property in perpetuity.
In 2008, as a first step the Bramlette Trust in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, permanently protected 900 acres of the property using a conservation easement, which prohibits future subdivision and development. Historic Benton Hot Springs non profit is the Bramlette Trusts’ second step toward the property care and protection.
Our Mission
Historic Benton Hot Springs works with and assists the Bramlette Trust, Mono County, and Eastern Sierra Land Trust with the preservation and restoration of Benton Hot Springs historic, cultural, and natural properties; facilitates community economic development and business partnerships that improve the welfare of citizens and create jobs; and, enhances public use and education of a unique 1,255 acre parcel of private land in the Eastern Sierra.
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Music, Merriment and Mischief Through the Ages – August 18,
Click Here for Full Details - Read “Bit and Pieces” by Tom Dillwith, available at The Inn at Benton Hot Springs
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- Learn About the Benton Cemetery Project
- See the Cemetery List of Who is Buried at Benton Hot Springs
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