Shorty's Grave

Shorty Harris was well known as a prospector in Death Valley.  His request to be buried in the valley at the spot where his old friend had died was honored.

This stone marker stands at the two graves.

The plaque reads :

"Bury me beside Jim Dayton in the valley we loved.  Above me write: 'Here lies Shorty Harris, a single blanket jackass prospector."  Epitaph requested by Shorty (Frank) Harris beloved gold hunter 1856-1934.  Here, Jas. Dayton, pioneer, perished, 1898."