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PRESTON B. FULLER, proprietor of the King Cotton Hotel at Imperial, came to the Valley in 1903, and being possessed
of progressive ideas, has managed his hotel in such a way that it has been a successful venture. Mr. Fuller has
been proprietor since November 15, 1917. He was born near Topeka, Kansas, January 25, 1865, son of Johnson M. and
Mary (Coaley) Fuller. The parents of Mr. Fuller were among the sturdy pioneers who located near Topeka in the early
days. Both parents are deceased and are buried in Kansas. The family are of English origin, and came to America
at a very early date. Mr. Fuller's father and two brothers, Perry and Daniel, fought in the Civil war for four
years. Preston B., the subject of this review, received a limited education. He assisted on the home place and
attended the district school of Cherokee County. He remained at home until 1888. He then prospected in Colorado,
Arizona, Nevada and California, and practically followed this life until 1891. He prospected in the desert counties
of California from 1903 to 1911. He then took up one hundred and sixty acres of land at Corizo Creek, and his land
is the only holding in the Valley which has a running stream of water. This is on the route of the old Butterfield
stage route and part of the old adobe station is still standing. This old station was quite a noted stopping place
in the old days. Mr. Fuller is fortunate in having this stream of water, as the place is self supporting as far
as water is concerned. Mr. Fuller is identified with the stock business. Politically he is a Republican. Mr. Fuller's
ranch is noted for its hospitality. He never charges the weary traveler who may stop there, and many a man has
been spared his life after a long journey over the desert by stopping here. Mr. Fuller is held in high esteem by
all who know him.
From:
The History of Imperial County, California
Edited by: F. C. Farr
Elms and Franks, Publishers
Berkley, California 1918
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