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.

Battle of Stone Corral
The wounded John Sontag lying next to the possemen.
DateJune 11–12, 1893
Location36.513851°N 119.180784°W / 36.513851; -119.180784
Also known asGunfight at Stone Corral
ParticipantsChris Evans; John Sontag
Outcome1 killed
2 wounded
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