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Putoff Canyon

Jayton, Kent County

Marker Text

(East of here) Named for a Mr. Putoff, early settler. In region of Salt Water, canyon was noted for its freshwater spring "strong enough to swim a horse". Area was a resort, 1900-1914, for many artists. Western writer Zane Grey used region as setting for his novel "The Thundering Herd". (1969)

Marker Details

Address SH 70
Location Description Picnic area on SH 70, E side 3.1 mi. NW of Jayton
Marker # 4139
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code geology; water topics; recreation; literature
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 33.287626, -100.596604

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