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In 1864, Abraham Lincoln signed federal legislation directing the state of California to protect the Valley.
In 1890, Benjamin Harrison signed a law making a huge area outside the Valley a national park.
In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt signed a law transferring jurisdiction of the Valley to the federal government.
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∙ 11y agoIn 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill to grant the Yosemite Valley to the State of California to set it aside for recreation and public use. It was the first time the federal government had protected scenic land for the public's enjoyment. In 1916 when the National Park Service was created, Yosemite became an official US National Park.
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∙ 11y agoPresident T. Roosevelt.
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When was Yosemite park discovered?
Yosemite National Park was never really "discovered". Instead, it was established by President Roosevelt in 1890.
When did Yosemite national park begin in caifornia?
Yosemite National Park was established in California in 1890. Much of the credit goes to John Muir for persuading President Roosevelt to make the land a national park.
Is the yosemite national park in manie?
Yosemite National Park in is California
What National Park is Yosemite Falls located in?
Yosemite National Park.
How old is yosemite?
Yosemite National Park has been around since 1890. It is one of the oldest national parks and one of the best known of them too.
Is Yosemite Valley part of Yellowstone National Park?
No, Yosemite Valley is a part of the Yosemite National Park.
Why did yosemite national park become a national park?
Yosemite became a national park because of it's waterfalls and wildlife.
What is the address of Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park in is Sierra Nevada Mountains in California
When did yosemite national park bacome a national park?
Yosemite became a National Park in the year of 1890. With the help of nature advocates like John Muir and a very knowing president, the park was created and still exists today as a sanctuary for the animals and plants that live there.
Is yosemite falls in Nevada?
No, Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park is llocated in California, so Yosemite Falls would lie in California.
What national park was built after Yosemite?
The park established after Yosemite was Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier was established about 9 years after Yosemite as the fifth national park.
In which state is Yosemite falls?
The Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California, USA. @joinanswers #Answers.com #yosimitenationalpark #geography #usa #nationalpark ♬ original sound - Answers.com
