The Massacre and War at the Yuma Crossing
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Published 2024-04-03
When the Spanish arrived in the late 1700s, at first the Europeans and the Quechan had good relations. Eventually however, the Quechan tired of being mistreated by the Spanish and rebeled in what came to be known as the Yuma Massacre.
The Quechan reclaimed their land and would contine to control the crossing of the river even as the land would be claimed by Spain, then Mexico, and finally the United States.
With the California gold rush in full swing, the Quechan once again rebeled due to mistreatment, this time at the hands of a rival ferry operator. This led to what would become known as the Yuma War.
In this video we travel to a few sites around the Yuma Crossing area, in California and Arizona, and take a look at the history and how the Quechan held off the armies of three countries for 70 years.
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All Comments (21)
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Without doubt, the bird is an Osprey Pandion haliaetus ORDER: Accipitriformes FAMILY: Pandionidae
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I am a Yuman, raised here. Half Quechan and half Hispanic. Thank you for a great video. Yuma gets lots of winter videos from Nov-Mar and it's great. The summer weather gets as high as 117-120 degrees at times. I appreciate you going over some of the Quechan history.
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It was a pleasure meeting you in the gift shop this day! Thanks so much for all you put into these videos, you rock!
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I left work early today for mental health purposes and poured myself a glass of bourbon, sat in a comfy chair and what do I find? Another new Sidetrack Adventures video. What a great way to relax. Steve, your pace as of late is impressive. Great video, keep up the good work. Thanks.
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Steve, while visiting the fish pond on old route 66 east of Oatman last week, we had the opportunity of introducing your channel to a nice family from San Diego who didn't know about your channel. You now have more good folks to follow along with you on your adventures. By the way, that road is truly something else indeed! Thank you so much for showing us a new place to explore!
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In 1972 I hitchhiked through Yuma and Winter Haven and was asked by the medicine man of the tribe to purchase a hamburger for him because they wouldn't serve Native Americans at the stand that was on the reservation. I spent the night on the reservation and learned how they were treated. This was their land.
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"Were going to make a BEE line back to the Colorado River." Priceless...... What a enjoyable channel, between the information, narration and humor its top-notch.
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Just wanted to let you know how much I love your channel. I’m a new-ish resident to San Diego and the west coast in general. Watching your adventures has led me to taking my own to many of the places you’ve featured - Salton Sea, Anza Borrego, some of the “lost” highways, and others. Keep up the awesome work. Love watching you explore, and really enjoy the history and storytelling you include in your visits to these weird and beautiful places!
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At the 11:38 mark in the video, is a picture of a newspaper from June 26, 1850. In it I see the name Col. Agostan Haraszthy mentioned. Agostan Haraszthy was a Hungarian nobleman, and founder of the California wine industry. His historic winery, Buena Vista is still in operation today in Sonoma, California. He was also the first Hungarian to settle in the U.S., among other pioneering events in California.
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Gotta' say, my wife and I can't get to the southwest to vacation much these years, and we enjoy traveling via watching your videos. Thanks Steve, and keep up the good work.
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As many times I've pass thru Yuma, I always wanted to explore the area, My Step-daughter is moving there in May 2024 with her Marine Corps husband, maybe that's when I can visit and go around town, providing it's not to hot at that time, really liked this video, Thank You Sir. THE SARGE
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Great video. After looking up the species, I believe it's an osprey. They migrate from coasts to warmer climates during colder seasons, from what I briefly read.
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The bird you’re seeing is an Osprey
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Thanks!
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Thank you for recommending our Yuma prison video Steve. Much appreciated.
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I’ve driven,eaten at,rested,but never have checked out Yuma. Always in a hurry to get from Arizona to California. Next time I’ll stop and visit.
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I recently read "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy, and in it he details many events surrounding John Glanton and the Quechan people. The entire history of the incident involving the fairy is included. Great video and narration. Cheers.
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Born and raised in Yuma/Somerton Az. Last year retired as a Judge after 38 years. Love my little cities of Yuma and Somerton. Love your videos. Now, how about King City, Soledad, and Greenfield California....❤
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in 1980 I was in the military in Yuma , used to ride my dirt bike along the river from the prison . The prison looked run down back then and there was a huge hobo camp upstream from the parking area . My daughter lives in Yuma now . BTW bird appears to be an Osprey
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Thank you for the well narrated travelogue!!
