Battle of Stone Corral
The Battle of Stone Corral, also known as the Gunfight at Stone Corral, occurred in June 1893 and was the final shootout during the pursuit of the Sontag-Evans Gang. After months of searching and several previous encounters, a small posse under the command of Marshal George E. Gard ambushed John Sontag and Chris Evans at a corral near Visalia, California.
The wounded John Sontag lying next to the possemen. | |
Date | June 11–12, 1893 |
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Location | 36.513851°N 119.180784°W |
Also known as | Gunfight at Stone Corral |
Participants | Chris Evans; John Sontag |
Outcome | 1 killed 2 wounded |
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