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Mountain Charley's real name was Charles Henry McKiernan. He was one of the first white settlers in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He was most famous for surviving a hand to hand battle with a grizzly bear in 1854. For more information on his life, see the article on Mountain Charley, by John V. Young in S.C.P.L.'s Local History section.
Sources: Young, John V. Ghost Towns of the Santa Cruz
Mountains. (979.471 Yo8)
Koch, Margaret. Santa Cruz County Parade: of the Past.
(979.471 K81)
Verified by: SY, 8/98
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