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Gold Country, Gold Rush, History and Mystery, Schools, Sierra Nevada

The historic Forest City schoolhouse in Sierra County

Located at an elevation of 4,500 feet, in the foothills of the Tahoe National Forest, Forest City is Sierra County’s cherished ghost town. Founded in 1852, when miners discovered gold at Oregon Creek, Forest City seemingly grew overnight. Within two years, the town had over 1,000 residents and dozens of businesses. Unfortunately, as...

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History and Mystery, Schools, Sierra Nevada

The Old Webster Schoolhouse: Alpine County’s historic and charming schoolhouse

The Old Webster Schoolhouse is a carefully restored and preserved late-19th century schoolhouse that served Alpine County from 1882 to 1928. This near-700 square foot structure was built on a hilltop, overlooking the small rural town of Markleeville and the surrounding beautiful Sierra landscape. It’s a picturesque location that...

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