Lane's Crossing
Turner Ranch barn - 2007
Lane's early years on the Mojave and Carleton's Campaign on the Paiutes.
Lane's Crossing
Aaron Lane can be placed on the Mojave River as early as December 1858, at which time a ...Desert Land at Bargain Rates
Lane had moved to the Mojave at a time when desert land was being offered by the government ...A Settlement on the Mojave
From various sources it is known that Aaron was not alone at the crossing. The census shows ...Outlaw's Captured at Lane's
One constant threat on the Mojave came from the criminals in the California southland who ...Indians Raid the Settlement
Shortly following this episode, Lane fell victim to an Indian attack. At the time the attack occurred ...Man Dies at Lane's from Arrow Wounds
It was Paiutes who were believed to have committed several killings on the desert during the ...Drunken Shooting Ends in Death
Jackman's death followed on the heels of another tragedy that had occurred at Lane's Station ...Camp Cady Established
As can be seen from these accounts, Lane was in the midst of the action. Indian attacks and ...The Camel Express
In September of 1860, Aaron once again found himself in the center of activity when the camel ...Military Renigs on Peace Talk Promise
Throughout the summer months of 1860, up until the time of the camel fiasco, there had been a ...Editor's note - Lane's Crossing, located on the Mojave River, was settled by Aaron Lane as early as December 1858. The site became notable for various historical events, including conflicts with Paiute Native Americans and incidents involving criminals. Lane's settlement faced multiple attacks, and at one point, a camel express operation brought further activity to the area. Throughout its history, Lane's Crossing was a focal point of frontier life, marked by frequent violence and efforts to establish a stable community in the harsh desert environment.
