The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Northern Chumash people, known in their language as yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini, are the first inhabitants of the Los Osos area, as well as much of San Luis Obispo County. The Northern Chumash place name Petpatsu has been identified to be near or within the area of Los Osos. These peoples traditionally rely on the harvesting of fish and shellfish (e.g. Macoma nasuta) from Morro Bay, as well as the harvesting of acorns and vegetables from the surrounding areas. There is a large Northern Chumash archaeological site on a stabilized sand dune in Los Osos dating to at least as early as 1200 CE. The remains of two Northern Chumash people were removed from a site at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve dating to around 1700 BCE, and were later inventoried under NAGPRA and are possibly in the process of repatriation to the individuals' descendants. Cabrillo first encountered the Chumash in the year 15…
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Nothing in Los Osos is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Los Osos has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Morro Bay State Park Trailer and Tent Campground in Morro Bay, 2.8 miles away.
Los Osos and the nearest listed places
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Then & now
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