Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places | Exploring the Abandoned Horsethief Springs Camp and My Own Personal Campsite @AbandonedMines11 | Uploaded July 2020 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
Before automobiles were invented, people stole horses. The abandoned Horsethief Springs Camp gets its name from an infamous Native American chief named Walkara. He and other warriors from the Great Basin area tribes became known in the 1800s for their frequent raids on travelers and settlers during which they would often steal the horses. Fittingly, Walkara became known as a horse thief. After 1853, Walkara reformed himself and spent many years skillfully negotiating peace treaties between Utah settlers and the Native Americans. He was probably aided in this by his ability to speak several languages.
The Horsethief Springs Camp contains a large house or cabin made out of large timbers for which I was unable to find any history. The spring on the property was dubbed Horsethief Springs by land surveyors in memory of Walkara and also because stolen horses were often hidden in its lush overgrowth. Horsethief Springs was also a popular watering spot for travelers passing through the arid, desolate area.
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Before automobiles were invented, people stole horses. The abandoned Horsethief Springs Camp gets its name from an infamous Native American chief named Walkara. He and other warriors from the Great Basin area tribes became known in the 1800s for their frequent raids on travelers and settlers during which they would often steal the horses. Fittingly, Walkara became known as a horse thief. After 1853, Walkara reformed himself and spent many years skillfully negotiating peace treaties between Utah settlers and the Native Americans. He was probably aided in this by his ability to speak several languages.
The Horsethief Springs Camp contains a large house or cabin made out of large timbers for which I was unable to find any history. The spring on the property was dubbed Horsethief Springs by land surveyors in memory of Walkara and also because stolen horses were often hidden in its lush overgrowth. Horsethief Springs was also a popular watering spot for travelers passing through the arid, desolate area.
Be sure to watch the previews of upcoming videos at the end of this video!
#HorseThiefSprings
#HorseThiefSpringsCamp
#KingstonWilderness
#HorseTheifSpringsCabin
#UnusualPlaces
#AbandonedBuildings
