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Whitman Mission National Historic Sitearcheologists in 1941 excavating the mission house
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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Archeological Excavation, Garth 1947
A view of the Postpile looking northeast.  

Did You Know?
The area now known as Devils Postpile National Monument used to be part of Yosemite National Park. In 1905, the Devils Postpile formation, Rainbow Falls, and the Minarets were removed from Yosemite's boundaries due to pressure from mining interests.

Last Updated: December 23, 2007 at 15:00 EST