Prehistoric Village

[jeff of pa]

from the

DEMOCRATIC STANDARD
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
NOV. 20, 1895

 

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[Mercury dude]

that is to cool to read, so we had some very old dudes here.

jc from ceres, ca

from the

DEMOCRATIC STANDARD
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
NOV. 20, 1895

 

[stefen]

Interesting article...wonder if there was any follow-up?

 

[vic910]

Yeah, I'd like to find out if there was anything more printed too! Thanks for posting it!

vicki

 

[DrJoePrime]

I'm interested too..especially as I'm in California (Southern).

However a quick search only got me San Miguel mountains in New Mexico. There is a city of San Miguel here but I can't see mountain names well enough.

Anyone know more?

Joe

 

[Isayhello2u]

I believe this is the San Miguel Mountain near National City (San Diego County Ca.)

doing a quick search of newspaperarchive uisng google (pay per read so I didn't read)
turned up these possible references (key words were San Miguel ancient)

Evening Democrat (Newspaper) Septmeber 16 1895
Sweet water dam and along the North Slopes of San Miguel Mountain
Cooke of San Diego

Newark daily advocate (ohio newspaper) September 7 1895
...along the north slopes of San Miguel Mountain...
ancient make believed to be mining tools


stevens point journal (newspaper) october 5 1895
the conclusion is that this is an ancient and rich mine.

stevens point Journal (newspaper) November 16 1895
San Miguel mountain by Herman C. Cook and ..

 

[Mercury dude]

cool, so who si going, man I would but, I have work to do

jc

 

[Mackaydon]

San Miguel is a town located about ten miles north of Paso Robles on Rt. 101. Here's some history of the area:
Since prehistoric times, people have lived in the area that now surrounds the Mission and the town of San Miguel. The Franciscan Padre, Fermin Francisco de Lasuen (who was the successor of Padre Junipero Serra) founded Mission San Miguel on July 25, 1797. It was named for the "Most Glorious Prince of the Celestial Militia, Archangel Saint Michael."
In 1806, twenty-seven huts were constructed, to be used as living quarters for the local Indians. During the year 1810, thousands of adobe bricks were made and stored; they were to be used in the construction of the present church. In 1816, the stone foundations for the church were put in place.

More history here:http://www.discoversanmiguel.com/history.html
Don...

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's another San Miguel--referring this time to the mountains: "Chula Vista means "beautiful view" and is nestled around a bay filled with boats, with the picturesque San Miguel Mountains as the backdrop." Chula Vista is near the Mexican border, San Diego County.

More specifically:
"San Miguel Mountain: Nearly 4 miles WSW of Jamul (lat 32-41-45N, long 116-56-05 W) near N line of sec. 13, T17S, R1W) Altitude 2565.
Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=K4...ts=XZb3gW-swO&sig=U8xztX4cNpsi4VVx1YeyFV6kS3U
Good Hunting; and invite me to come along if anyone goes there.
Don..

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's a 1950 map of the area--and mountain site (located between Sweetwater Res. and Lower Otay Res.)
The mountain was used as a repeater station for HAM operators; now probably used for higher tech applications. Heck, it may be condo heaven there. Nearly 60 years will change most landscapes, especially in So. Cal.
http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/maps/sd/1950sandiegoTbg.jpg

 

[Mackaydon]

Jeff:
I went to San Miguel mountain two days before the recent fires started in So.Cal. I found most of the mountain access blocked by a gate with plenty of "No
Tresspassing" signs. The flat areas are now taken over by emu, ostrich or sheep farms and expensive housing. If the housing foundations mentioned in that news article were there, my guess is they are now under modern structures--or at least on private properties. Current aerials of the area show no signs of the past--at least to my old eyes--but the trip there and a couple of cold ones with the locals to learn more made the day a great adventure.
Don........