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Bear Valley

On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 29.2), Bear Valley, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 34' 9.228", -120° 7' 10.0488"
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First called Johnsonville, Bear Valley had a population of 3,000, including Chinese, Cornish, and Mexicans. During 1850-60 when Col. John C. Frémont's Ride Tree and Josephine Mines were producing, Frémont's elegant hotel, Oso House, was built with lumber brought around the Horn. It no longer stands. After a fire in 1888, structures were rebuilt. Some still standing are Bon Ton Saloon, Trabucco Store, Odd Fellows Hall, school house and remains of jail.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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