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Donner Party Monument

Donner Memorial State Park
near Truckee, California


During the winter of 1846-1847, a group of pioneers lead by the Donner family were trapped on this site by snow and cold. Many members of the party resorted to cannibalism when faced with death from starvation.

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Donner Party Monument