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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shafter,_CaliforniaShafter, California - Wikipedia

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   Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 16,988 at the 2010 census, up from 12,736 at the 2000 census. The city is located along State Route 43. Suburbs of Shafter include Myricks Corner, North Shafter, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.

   • William Rufus Shafter - Wikipedia

     William Rufus Shafter (October 16, 1835 – November 12, 1906)...

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     Shafter is a city in Kern County, California. [1] Its...

2. www.california.com › shafter-california-a-hiddenShafter, California: A Hidden Gem of Golden State Living

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   Jun 19, 2023 · Discover Shafter, CA - your next Californian adventure awaits in this charming small city! Nestled in the heart of California's fertile San Joaquin Valley, Shafter is a vibrant community that blends small-town charm with an abundance of local amenities.

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   What era did Shafter go to?

   • This period from 1866 to 1898 (between the Civil War and the Spanish-American War) has a surprising amount of storytelling mentioning Shafter. He was assigned to different forts from Texas to Arizona. The tales that cross paths indirectly include Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Poncho Villa, and Geronimo.

   The Complex Legacy of General William R Shafter - Medium

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   Is Shafter California a good place to live?

   • You might not know it yet, but Shafter, California, is brimming with opportunities for outdoor activities, delectable dining experiences, and rich cultural history that all lend themselves to a uniquely Californian lifestyle. Let's talk about food first, because who doesn't love food?

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   Why did Shafter write to his widow?

   • Shafter was the one who found his body the next morning and wrote to his widow. “It is useless to attempt by words to soothe your sorrow, and though you are the sorest afflicted, believe me when I say that you have shed no bitterer tears than I when I found poor Job. He was as dear to me as either of my own brothers.

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   Why is Fort Shafter called Pecos Bill?

   • Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is named for him, as well as the city of Shafter, California and the ghost town of Shafter, Texas. He was nicknamed "Pecos Bill", inspiration for the fictional character of the same name in tall tales . Shafter was born in Galesburg, Michigan on October 16, 1835. Shafter was German-American.

   William Rufus Shafter - Wikipedia

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4. medium.com › lessons-from-history › the-complexThe Complex Legacy of General William R Shafter - Medium

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   Mar 8, 2022 · William Rufus Shafter, born to a pioneer family in the Michigan Territory (1835), rose to prominence during the Civil War and later commanded troops that helped win the Spanish-American War. A...

5. www.wikiwand.com › en › Shafter,_CaliforniaShafter, California - Wikiwand

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   Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 16,988 at the 2010 census, up from 12,736 at the 2000 census.

6. www.marfapublicradio.org › 2017/11/01 › from-richestFrom Richest Acre in Texas to Ghost Town: the Story of Shafter

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   Nov 1, 2017 · With the help of the Fort’s commander, General William Shafter, a mining town was born. Randall Cater says the promise of silver drew in flocks of Mexican laborers. “It was the biggest town between Del Rio and El Paso,” says Cater.