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Public commenter urges county to request return of Kit Carson tree section from Sutter's Fort
Summary
A public speaker told the Board the historic Kit Carson tree section currently held at Sutter's Fort should be returned or loaned to Amador County for local display and tourism; the board provided informal support to explore options.
During the public comment period of the Jan. 14 meeting, John Carillo (who identified himself as treasurer of a local historical group) asked the Board of Supervisors to request the return or a loan of an historical tree section known locally as the Kit Carson tree from Sutter's Fort, arguing the artifact is an important piece of Amador County history.
Carillo said he toured…
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