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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WX5_mountain-howitzers-historical_Alleghany-CA.html
The Mountain Howitzer is a short barreled, large caliber cannon designed on such a small scale that the entire piece can be taken apart and carried on pack animals. Mountain Howitzers were mostly used on small skirmishes, scouting expeditions and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VQ3_henness-pass-road-to-ridge-junction-historical_Alleghany-CA.html
"On again (along ridge), 2 miles to Gallaway's Rancho, then 4 miles to Forest City, to right of road and Orleans Flat (and Alleghany) to left of road. - Loring Samuel Comstock, Aug 28, 1855.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T1R_first-catholic-church-historical_Alleghany-CA.html
Near this site in 1852 was erected the first Catholic Church in Downieville, with Father Dalton in charge. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1858 and replaced by the present structure the same year.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1937_arrastra_Alleghany-CA.html
This is a one to six scale model of anArrastra, which was operated in Sierra Cityon the Kane Flat near the present Hayes Home. It was located in the famous Sierra ButtesQuartz Mine near the site of the Great 40Stamp Mill.
Arrastras were used t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UO_mountain-house_Alleghany-CA.html
Near this point stood the locally famous inn built by Dan T. Cole in 1860. By 1890 the three-story roadhouse contained 16 lodging rooms, a dining and dance hall, bar, post office and telegraph station. A division point for the towns of Downieville…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UM_rite-here_Alleghany-CA.html
On July 1st, 1887, an attemptwas made to rob the Forest City Stagecarrying a shipment of Gold from the BaldMountain Extension Mine. Tom Davis, driver, Ben Treloar, shotgun, were ordered tohalt, but were shot and "wounded" before thestage could be …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UL_forest-city-brewery_Alleghany-CA.html
Established in the early 1850's by Henry Kern and sold in 1858 to John Amerheim and Frank Diedel, together with mules, hogs, malt, barley and kegs. The brewery burned four times over its 80 year history but was rebuilt in the same location due to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UB_stamp-mill_Alleghany-CA.html
This mill, used to crush quartz rock in order to extract gold, was first located at the Del Norte and Scotia Mine in French Ravine, near Alleghany, an area which was suffering from an embarrassment of riches. The Alleghany lode was the purest pock…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UA_forest-city-dance-hall_Alleghany-CA.html
Built by West and Knowles following the fire of 1883. This then three-story structure housed the Knights of Pythias, a large rubber-sprung dance floor, a barber shop, saloon and billiard hall. In the late 1930s, the top floors were crushed by snow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18U8_forest-city_Alleghany-CA.html
Settled in 1850 by Mr. Savage, the first locations on Smith's Flat were made in 1851. The company consisted of Big Smith Frank Powers, Thomas Dunham, Elihu Mosgrove and Davie Lewis. The diggings were named Brownsville in 1852 by a company of sailo…