- In 1890, the log was used for a while as an employee camp.
- Bears and other creatures have most likely used the Fallen Monarch for shelter.
- Indians coming to the high country in the summertime used the hollow tree.
- Homesteaders Thomas and Israel Gamblin used the log as a house and a saloon to serve visitors to the area.
- The U.S. Cavalry used the tree as a stable for their horses.
- Early visitors to the Big Trees werre served meals and liquid refreshments here.
