Shellyk
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I live in a small historical gold mining town called Weaverville CA.I have lived here for 42 years.I know all of the historical sites on and off the map ,just looking for someone to help me explore these sites .
Here is a little information about my town..
Settled: 1850
Status: Active Town
Current Population: 3,554
Peak Population: na
Elevation: 2011 Feet
Primary Mineral: Gold
Gold! That magic word brought miners to Weaverville in droves, following the discovery of rich deposits in 1849. The tent city was rapidly replaced by a thriving town, with many of the original buildings housing shops and restaurants today in the Historic District. The Search for Gold in Weaverville tells the story of the early miners.
Adventurers came from around the world seeking gold, including French noblemen Baron and Baroness de La Grange. Their La Grange mine, at its peak, was the largest hydraulic gold mine in the world.
By 1854, eight "fireproof" brick buildings were built to withstand the periodic fires sweeping the town. Spiral staircases provided access to second stories, home to the Native Sons of the Golden West and IOOF Hall.
Founded in 1850, Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush town. Nestled at the foot of the current day Trinity Alps Wilderness Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese gold miners and had its own Chinatown. The Weaverville Joss House, a Daoist temple, is one of the few remaining structures left from those Chinese miners and is now a California State Park. The LaGrange Mine a few miles west of town was once the world's largest hydraulic mining operation.
The 1856 Hocker Building, once used as a store and hotel, is now the second oldest Courthouse in the State. Across the street is the Bandstand, built in 1901 to showcase the talents of the Ladies' Eltapome Band. It now serves at the focal point of festive community activities.
Gold fever brought miners of many nationalities to Weaverville, settling in French, English, Irish, German and China "Towns". In early mining days, over 2000 Chinese lived in Weaverville. The Chinese heritage is most vivid at the Weaverville Joss House State Park, built in 1874 to replace earlier temples destroyed by fire. Tour the "Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds", the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California. Step through the ornately carved gates, over the high threshold, and around the "spirit screens", intended to keep out evil spirits. Inside, except for the installation of electricity, the interior has not been changed since 1874. On the temple roof sit two Chow Win Dragon Fish, once believed to keep wooden structures safe from fire. The adjacent interpretative center exhibits relics of the 1854 "Tong War" between rival Chinese associations. Experience the "Lion Dance" each February and September as Weaverville's Chinese heritage comes to life to celebrate the New Year
Farmers, ranchers and shopkeepers followed the miners to the gold fields around Weaverville. Miners had to eat, so produce flowed in from surrounding agricultural areas, such as the Lowden, Van Matre, Chapman and Steiner Ranch
The Old West did live large in Weaverville with gunfights, saloons and even stage coach robberies by notorious figures like Black Bart.
Here is a little information about my town..
Settled: 1850
Status: Active Town
Current Population: 3,554
Peak Population: na
Elevation: 2011 Feet
Primary Mineral: Gold
Gold! That magic word brought miners to Weaverville in droves, following the discovery of rich deposits in 1849. The tent city was rapidly replaced by a thriving town, with many of the original buildings housing shops and restaurants today in the Historic District. The Search for Gold in Weaverville tells the story of the early miners.
Adventurers came from around the world seeking gold, including French noblemen Baron and Baroness de La Grange. Their La Grange mine, at its peak, was the largest hydraulic gold mine in the world.
By 1854, eight "fireproof" brick buildings were built to withstand the periodic fires sweeping the town. Spiral staircases provided access to second stories, home to the Native Sons of the Golden West and IOOF Hall.
Founded in 1850, Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush town. Nestled at the foot of the current day Trinity Alps Wilderness Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese gold miners and had its own Chinatown. The Weaverville Joss House, a Daoist temple, is one of the few remaining structures left from those Chinese miners and is now a California State Park. The LaGrange Mine a few miles west of town was once the world's largest hydraulic mining operation.
The 1856 Hocker Building, once used as a store and hotel, is now the second oldest Courthouse in the State. Across the street is the Bandstand, built in 1901 to showcase the talents of the Ladies' Eltapome Band. It now serves at the focal point of festive community activities.
Gold fever brought miners of many nationalities to Weaverville, settling in French, English, Irish, German and China "Towns". In early mining days, over 2000 Chinese lived in Weaverville. The Chinese heritage is most vivid at the Weaverville Joss House State Park, built in 1874 to replace earlier temples destroyed by fire. Tour the "Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds", the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California. Step through the ornately carved gates, over the high threshold, and around the "spirit screens", intended to keep out evil spirits. Inside, except for the installation of electricity, the interior has not been changed since 1874. On the temple roof sit two Chow Win Dragon Fish, once believed to keep wooden structures safe from fire. The adjacent interpretative center exhibits relics of the 1854 "Tong War" between rival Chinese associations. Experience the "Lion Dance" each February and September as Weaverville's Chinese heritage comes to life to celebrate the New Year
Farmers, ranchers and shopkeepers followed the miners to the gold fields around Weaverville. Miners had to eat, so produce flowed in from surrounding agricultural areas, such as the Lowden, Van Matre, Chapman and Steiner Ranch
The Old West did live large in Weaverville with gunfights, saloons and even stage coach robberies by notorious figures like Black Bart.
