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Gatehouse at Manzanar, most famous of the ten concentration camps, or "relocation centers" built to house Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during the Second World War. Nearly 120,000 people, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were removed from their homes, primarily on the west coast, to the camps inland. When I was a kid, riding up U.S. 395 to a camping or hiking trip in the Sierras, these gatehouses were the most visible parts of what remained of the camp. Manzanar has since become a National Historic Site, with an interpretive center housed in the camp's former auditorium and reconstructed barracks with exhibits documenting the lives of the internees.

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Find out about the history of Independence with a stop at Manzanar National Historic Site. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Onion Valley Trailhead

You can take time to visit Onion Valley Trailhead during your travels to Independence. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Eastern California Museum

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You can study the exhibits at Eastern California Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Independence. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Dehy Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Dehy Park, a lovely green space in Independence. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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